The 44-year-old has surpassed expectations with how he has turned around the Red Devils’ fortunes.

The boss insists his players’ minds will not be on the beach when they play European hopefuls Brighton.

The 44-year-old has been rewarded with a new deal until 2028, with paperwork being finalised for his coaching staff to stay as well.

Carrick secured Champions League football with three matches of the Premier League season to spare.

A broad agreement was struck for the 44-year-old to stay on as Red Devils boss over the weekend.

The Manchester United captain has matched Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s mark of 20 goals created in a season.

Fernandes racked up his 20th assist of the season.

Carrick appears set to remain head coach at Old Trafford next season.

The 44-year-old has guided the club to Champions League qualification since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January.

A point keeps United third and they are now four matches unbeaten in the Premier League with two more games remaining.

A goalless stalemate on Wearside saw the Black Cats enjoy the best of the opportunities throughout.

The hosts enjoyed a bright first half with Chemsdine Talbi and Noah Sadiki impressing, while Joshua Zirkzee narrowly nodded over for United.

The 31-year-old has played a key role for the resurgent Red Devils.

Manchester United were pipped to the 2012 title by Manchester City, only learning of Sergio Aguero’s late winner after their win over the Black Cats.

However, the Old Trafford boss has insisted that ‘clarity is important’.

United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool clinched Champions League qualification for next season.

Liverpool came back from 2-0 down but were beaten at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Michael Carrick’s men completed the double and made sure of Champions League qualification with the victory.

The 84-year-old Scot sought precautionary medical attention at Old Trafford ahead of the 3.30pm kick-off.

All eyes will be on Old Trafford as the Red Devils look for a victory that would seal Champions League qualification.

The two most expensive signings in the club’s history – costing a combined £241million last summer – have had largely underwhelming first seasons.

The 27-year-old is coming towards the end of his third season at Old Trafford.

The midfielder had fallen out of favour under former boss Ruben Amorim.

It was confirmed in January that the 34-year-old Brazilian would be leaving Old Trafford at the end of his deal.

The Manchester United captain is now one shy of the top-flight record of 20 assists in a single season.

Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko scored for United in the first half before Mathias Jensen grabbed a late Bees goal.

The 31-year-old United captain was linked with a big-money move to the Saudi Pro-League.

The 26-year-old has been sidelined since helping the Red Devils to a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on November 30th.

The 44-year-old says he is not ‘chasing’ an answer on his future beyond the end of the season.

Champions League qualification is within touching distance for the third-placed Red Devils.

Matheus Cunha struck the winner in the first half as the Red Devils moved 10 points clear of the struggling Blues.

Matheus Cunha rifled in the winner with United’s only shot on target as the Blues fell to a fourth Premier League defeat in a row.

Manchester United visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday in what is surely a must-win game.

The 33-year-old was shown a straight red card at the Vitality Stadium last month for a foul in the box on Evanilson.

The defender was sent off 11 minutes into the second period after a VAR intervention for tugging on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

The forward’s first-half brace helped the Whites move six points clear of relegation zone, and secure their first away league win in 45 years.

The Manchester United boss says a deal to tie down Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer.

Carrick’s deal as head coach runs until the end of the campaign.

The 33-year-old has made 266 appearances for United, winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

The 33-year-old Maguire has agreed a new one-year contract with the option of a further season, having been in the final months of his existing deal.

The club’s former captain has transformed United’s fortunes since taking the manager’s job until the end of the season.

In all Maguire has made 266 appearances for United, lifting the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with the club.

The club unveiled plans for what would be the largest stadium in the UK last year and the project remains in its formative phase.