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Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Spurs

Manchester United are the Premier League’s form team going into Saturday’s kick-off against Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds are the only top-flight side not to taste defeat so far in 2026, and we’re aiming for a fourth straight victory under Michael Carrick, after rousing successes over Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham. Spurs stand in our way […]

about 13 hours ago | 0 reads

With Dorgu out, Cunha’s role on the left is set

Despite everything, from the crushing defeats vs. Brentford, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Everton to the downright embarrassing EFL Cup elimination vs. Grimsby Town to the three straight stalemates to close out the Rúben Amorim era, Manchester United are sitting pretty in the Champions League positions. The Red Devils occupy fourth place in the […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

3 in a row, No. 9’s, and Good Vibes

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!Colin, Nathan, and Pauly recap Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Fulham in the Premier League, the third straight win under interim boss Michael Carrick, and explore the changes to the side in a bid to hold onto fourth place.As always, thank you for listening and please be sure to […]

1 day ago | 1 read

Tactical Analysis: Defending as a team suits United

You don’t need me to tell you that a major talking point during the Ruben Amorim era was United’s back three formation. It was always obvious that the back three system didn’t quite suit United. While the team was struggling with the system, those who wanted to defend Amorim would often point out that the […]

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3 days ago | 0 reads

Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-2 Fulham

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Fulham: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Couldn’t do much about the two goal but made some good stops prior to the goals. Diogo Dalot – 6 Made some nice incisive passes centrally and looked sharp defensively before getting subbed off. Harry Maguire – 5 […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Manchester United 3-2 Fulham: Sesko saves 3 points after late drama

Manchester United have done it again under interim boss Michael Carrick. The Reds made it three wins in a row under the former United midfield maestro, again to the tune of 3-2, but they didn’t make it easy for themselves at Old Trafford on Sunday. United’s XI had just one change to the side that […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

Manchester United vs Fulham: Live stream, Time & How to watch

One victory away from equalling Ruben Amorim’s longest Premier League winning streak, Michael Carrick and his reinvigorated Manchester United side host Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils’ resurgence continued with a tremendous 3-2 win at leaders Arsenal last weekend, while the Cottagers enhanced their European credentials with a 2-1 success over […]

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Three Points: Manchester United vs. Fulham

Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday against Fulham at Old Trafford. It’s being billed as a new test for interim boss Michael Carrick as he prepares for an opponent that will likely hold much less of the ball than the previous two, and will need a win to stay in the […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

The Case for and Against Michael Carrick 

The task for interim manager Michael Carrick is straightforward: qualify for the Champions League. Ralf Ragnick and Ole Gunnar Solskjær were the last interim managers tasked with the same, and neither achieved it. Their circumstances were different: Rangnick was expected to take on a directorial role after his interim stint, and Solskjaer was tasked only […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: Manchester United vs. Fulham

Manchester United are looking to extend our unbeaten Premier League run to seven games, when welcoming Fulham to Old Trafford on Sunday. The 14:00 GMT kick-off comes on the back of our superb victories against Manchester City and Arsenal, with Michael Carrick enjoying a 100 per cent record since becoming head coach earlier this month. […]

6 days ago | 1 read

Match Preview: Manchester United Women v Liverpool

Manchester United Women face a much-anticipated clash on Sunday, taking on arch-rivals Liverpool. The Barclays Women’s Super League fixture pits fourth-placed United against the bottom side in the table, with Marc Skinner’s team only two points adrift of Chelsea in second. On the back of the win at Aston Villa last time out, the Reds […]

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Cole Palmer rumors keep popping up, but is it realistic?

The rumor mill will never stop churning on who/when/why/how Manchester United’s next big signing will be, but the indications recently have pointed toward a certain Mancunian in Blue who has made a name for himself down south in the capital. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, a Wythenshawe native and boyhood United supporter, has had a hard time […]

6 days ago | 1 read

Patrick Dorgu to miss extended time with hamstring injury

Manchester United winger/wing-back/wonder goal scorer Patrick Dorgu will sadly miss at least 10 weeks with a hamstring injury, per multiple reports, after exiting the 3-2 win against Arsenal on Sunday. His half-volley early in the second half gave the Reds the lead for the first time on the day, and his combination play on the […]

MLS

9 days ago | 1 read

Milly Rock on Arteta’s block

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin, Nathan and Pauly recap Manchester United’s triumphant trip to London, featuring the club’s first Premier League win at Arsenal since 2017, and the second win in as many games for Michael Carrick as interim boss. As always, thank you for listening, and please subscribe and save wherever you […]

10 days ago | 0 reads

The Feeling is Back

I will not get carried away after two wins under interim manager Michael Carrick. Say it with me, folks. I will not get carried away after two wins under interim manager Michael Carrick. I will not get carried away after two wins under interim manager Michael Carrick. I will not get carried away after two […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-2 Arsenal

Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Arsenal: Starters Senne Lammens – 6 Got crowded out for the second goal, but made some big saves and showed a lot of composure to take the sting out of the game when necessary. Diogo Dalot – 6 Kept Trossard quiet. Harry Maguire – […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United: Resurgent Reds stun league leaders in London

We’ve got super F***in Michael Carrick. Manchester United continued their interim manager bounceback with a stunning 3-2 win against league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, accepting a gift of a goal to equalize through Bryan Mbeumo before Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha both hit second half screamers to seal a win against Mikel […]

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Arsenal vs Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch

Mikel vs. Michael takes centre stage in Premier League gameweek 23, when Manchester United endeavour to halt Arsenal’s title charge in Sunday afternoon’s Emirates extravaganza. A whopping 15 points separate the two behemoths in the Premier League table, but with Michael Carrick at the helm, the good times have already returned for the Red Devils. […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Three Points: Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Manchester United travel to the capital this weekend for a matchup with an old rival, and current league leaders, Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side are in search of a win after consecutive 0-0 draws in the Premier League, and with an opportunity to extend their advantage ahead of Manchester City in the race for the league […]

13 days ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Manchester United face league leaders Arsenal this Sunday, fresh from our derby-day victory last time out. Michael Carrick could not have hoped for a better way to kick off his tenure than an assured win over our crosstown rivals, but now comes up against another stern test in the Gunners. A result here could see […]

13 days ago | 0 reads

Carrick’s appointment a lifeline for keeping Kobbie Mainoo in Red

From Rasmus Hojlund to Marcus Rashford, from Antony to Scott McTominay, from Dean Henderson to Alvaro Carreras, we’ve seen quite a few players thrive after leaving Manchester United. And up until recently, it seemed that Kobbie Mainoo was set to be the next player to excel after trading Old Trafford for greener pastures. Instead, United […]

14 days ago | 3 reads

Casemiro to leave in the summer, club confirms

Manchester United has announced that Casemiro will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. The Brazilian midfielder has been a vital player for United since signing late in the Summer 2022 window and leaves a sizeable hole in an already lacking midfield group. The soon to be 34 year old joined the […]

14 days ago | 1 read

Manchester United Women into League Cup Final vs. Chelsea

Manchester United are into the Barclays Women’s Super League Cup Final to take on Chelsea on March 15th. The Reds took down Arsenal 1-0 on the road thanks to a first half goal from Elisabeth Terland, capitalizing against the run of play after earning just one big chance in a one-sided first half. The Gunners, […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

United draw Chelsea in the Fifth Round of Women’s FA Cup

Manchester United will play a blockbuster tie away to Adobe Women’s FA Cup holders Chelsea in the fifth round of this season’s competition. The rematch of last term’s Wembley final between the sides is due to take place on Sunday 22 February, with exact details to be confirmed in due course. It comes after Marc […]

15 days ago | 1 read