Manchester United Seal Third Place With 3-2 Forest Win as Carrick Awaits Decision in Days
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Updated · NBC Sports · May 17
Manchester United Seal Third Place With 3-2 Forest Win as Carrick Awaits Decision in Days
10 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · May 17
One game before the finish, Manchester United locked up third place by beating Nottingham Forest 3-2 at Old Trafford in their final home match.
Carrick said United wanted to finish strongly for supporters and believed the performance merited a wider margin despite making the game harder for themselves.
Bruno Fernandes reached 20 assists and then scored, with Carrick saying the captain’s advanced role suits his gift for finding space and creating chances.
Carrick also praised Luke Shaw after his goal, thanked departing players including Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia, and called the squad a group that sacrifices for each other.
On reports over his own future, Carrick denied any agreement and said clarity on whether he stays should come in the next few days.
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