The (second) Michael Carrick (interim) era of Manchester United football is here, and it begins on Saturday with the big local derby. This time, Carrick will get 17 matches in charge (all in the league) instead of the three that he had last time. Short-term interim boss Darren Fletcher now returns to youth team coaching. The biggest challenge for Carrick is to get his … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs Man City: Carrick, Mbeumo, Amad, Mazraoui
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Man City Team News at United: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush
Rayan Ait-Nouri returned to action for Manchester City last night, making a brief cameo off the bench. Ait-Nouri, back in the fold after Africa Cup of Nations duty with Algeria, came on in the 88' of Man City's 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal tie. Maybe Ait-Nouri takes on a larger role in the Manchester Derby on Saturday? … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at United: Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush
Michael Carrick Takes United Interim Manager Job, Fills Out His Coaching Staff
It is official now- Michael Carrick will be the interim manager of Manchester United again. The short term interim stint of Darren Fletcher is now over, and so begins the long-term interim tenure of Carrick. Confused a bit? Sure, we all are. Carrick will be the third manager to lead United out of the tunnel in 2026, after Fletcher and Ruben Amorim. … [Read more...] about Michael Carrick Takes United Interim Manager Job, Fills Out His Coaching Staff
Man United Managerial Candidates: Glasner, Maresca, Fletcher, Xavi
It's that time again! Manchester United are once again in the midst of a managerial search. Ruben Amorim has been terminated, and honestly, he had it coming, given the way he publicly hit out at those directly above him in the org chart yesterday. It's like he wanted to be sacked, the way he was speaking during that news conference. … [Read more...] about Man United Managerial Candidates: Glasner, Maresca, Fletcher, Xavi
Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire
Manchester United got a really nice win at home over Newcastle United yesterday, but the game, unfortunately, also brought them a new injury concern, in midfieder Mason Mount. "He felt something at half-time," United manager Ruben Amorim said of the unspecified/undisclosed injury to Mason Mount. … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Wolves: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire
Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle
Typically, Boxing Day is one of the most action-packed dates on the Premier League calendar. This year, there is just one match, Newcastle United at Manchester United. It's all a part of Festive Fixtures, a period that sees a high amount of games scheduled over a short period of time, on the heels of Christmas. It continues into the New Year, and basically, it's staggered … [Read more...] about Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle
Newcastle United Team News at Man United: Nick Pope, Tino Livramento
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope could return to action on Friday, when his side visits Manchester United. The Geordies shotstopper has been sidelined for awhile with a groin injury. "He's doing well, he's back on the grass and diving around and kicking," Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Man United: Nick Pope, Tino Livramento
Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro
If Manchester United do have a true talisman, then it is probably midfielder Bruno Fernandes. So he will certainly be missed while he recovers from a thigh injury. Fernandes will miss the Boxing Day clash at home to Newcastle United and likely some time beyond that as well. "Bruno has an injury that we need to assess," United manager Ruben Amorim said after the loss at Aston … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro
Man United Team News at Aston Villa: Casemiro, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Jadon Sancho
Manchester United have no shortage of absentees when they visit Aston Villa on Sunday. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is suspended here, due to yellow card accumulation. Meanwhile Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui have all now departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. So that's four players unavailable for manager Ruben Amorim to call upon, and we have not even … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Aston Villa: Casemiro, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Jadon Sancho
Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui
Manchester United continue their season of favorable scheduling with another Monday night clash, this time at home to AFC Bournemouth. United did not qualify for continental competition this season, and their league fixtures have been scheduled in a manner that gives them optimal added rest. Plus, there is a small chance that they will get striker Benjamin Sesko back for the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui