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Interim manager Michael Carrick is largely responsible for Manchester United's dramatic turnaround this season, according to captain Harry Maguire, following their 2-1 victory over Brentford. The Red Devils finished 15th last spring, but now sit third and are guaranteed a spot in the Champions League.
"At the start of Michael's tenure, we had two very tough matches against Arsenal and Man City, and people thought we were in trouble. However, we managed to secure six points. Everyone believed in it, and we achieved it together. That gave us confidence and we knew we could score from any situation," said Maguire, who assisted Casemiro for the opening goal against Brentford.
United currently has 61 points, a significant 11 more than sixth-placed Brighton, who are just outside the Champions League qualification spots. With only four matches remaining in the season, Maguire added, "The results speak for themselves. We started winning after he came in and changed the system. With Ruben (Amorim), the matches were 50/50, but we mostly lost. Now it's the opposite. We are better in both penalty boxes, defending adequately and scoring goals."
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