What Happened
Bruno Fernandes claimed the Premier League's outright assist record as Manchester United signed off the ir season with a 3-0 victory at Brighton on the final day.
The United captain set up Patrick Dorgu's opening goal to reach 21 assists for the campaign, moving clear of the previous joint-record held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.
Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead before halftime, and Fernandes completed the rout early in the second half to ensure Carrick's first match as permanent manager ended in convincing fashion.
Why It Matters
Brighton, who began the day in pole position for a Europa League spot, finished eighth and settled for a place in the Conference League — the tertiary tier of European club competition.
The Seagulls' head coach introduced winger Yankuba Minteh at halftime in search of a fightback, but any realistic hope of recovery vanished with in three minutes of the restart when Fernandes converted on the breakaway.
Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen produced Saves to deny Dorgu a second, while substitute Solly March tested Senne Lammens at the other end as Brighton sought a response that never fully materialised.
What Comes Next
Carrick, who signed a two-year contract on Friday, now turns his attention to reshaping his squad for a Champions League push after collecting 12 wins from 17 top-flight matches since taking charge.
For Brighton, European football next term marks only the second appearance in the club's history — small consolation after a deflating conclusion to the ir campaign.