All but back in Champions League - yet big decisions loom at Man Utd
The contributions were priceless and underline what will be missed next season when Casemiro is presumably embarking on another phase of his career – in the United States if the rumours become reality. "Yes," said manager Michael Carrick when asked if the Brazilian's United career will definitely end next month. "It is pretty clear, from both sides.
" Filling the midfield void is by a considerable distance, Manchester United's priority this summer. Their latest victory leaves them two points short of Champions League qualification after a two-year absence. They have four games left.
They would have to lose them all and Brighton or Bournemouth would need to win all their matches. No-one in an official capacity will say so, but the task technical director Jason Wilcox set United's squad in the wake of Ruben Amorim's dismissal in January has been achieved. Now, the big decisions must be made, around players and management.
"Cas has had an influence in the group," said Carrick. "He has huge experience and given everything you can possibly give. But it's football.
Players come and go. " Casemiro is just the second player to score eight or more headed goals in a Premier League season for Manchester United after Dwight Yorke in 1999-00 (also eight) Central midfield is the priority area to strengthen. Nottingham Forest's Elliott Anderson is the number one target.