Michael Carrick sends message to Man United stars after sealing Champions League spot - as Red Devils boss reflects on title heartbreak at Sunderland

Michael Carrick has sent a message to Manchester United players after securing a Champions League spot, while also reflecting on a painful title-losing moment at Sunderland during his playing career. Carrick, who played the full 90 minutes in the match under Sir Alex Ferguson, addressed the memory with a smile at his pre-match press conference on Thursday. The former midfielder is now in a managerial role and used the past heartbreak as context while speaking ahead of an upcoming fixture.