"Casemiro headed United in front in the 11th minute and Benjamin Sesko struck two minutes before half-time as Carrick's side ensured they will need a maximum of two points from their final four matches of the season to return to elite European competition for the first time since 2023/24."
"Carrick replaced Amad Diallo with Noussair Mazraoui at half-time and appeared to switch to a back five, leading to Brentford exerting less pressure despite hitting a post through Dango Ouattara's header when a corner was flicked on."
"United captain Bruno Fernandes teed up Sesko's goal to move to 19 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League - one behind Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry's all-time records in a top flight season."
"Former United midfielder Carrick has picked up 29 points from 13 league games in charge and transformed United's season since joining in January to replace Amorim, whose perceived tactical rigidity was much maligned."
Michael Carrick's tactical adjustment, reminiscent of former coach Ruben Amorim, enabled Manchester United to defeat Brentford at Old Trafford. Casemiro scored the opening goal, followed by Benjamin Sesko's strike before halftime. Carrick's substitution of Amad Diallo for Noussair Mazraoui and a shift to a back five reduced Brentford's pressure. Mathias Jensen's late goal for Brentford was not enough to equalize. Bruno Fernandes assisted Sesko's goal, bringing his season total to 19 assists, just behind the all-time record.
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