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Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Good times roll on against 10-man Spurs

The Reds were on top of things from the opening seconds of the match, and nearly went up 1-0 in the first minute of action. A quick attack forced the Spurs line into a collective backpedal as Bruno Fernandes charged forward with options on either side of him. He opted for a pass to Bryan […]

Leicester City 0-2 Manchester United: Reds continue WSL climb

Manchester United Women kept up their good form in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Saturday with a road win at Leicester City. It was far from a dominant performance against the Foxes, but goals early and late secured a 2-0 victory and three points to take home. Julia Zigiotti Olme opened the scoring in […]

Match Preview: Leicester City vs. Manchester United Women

Manchester United will be aiming to strengthen our position inside the Barclays Women’s Super League’s top two when we travel to Leicester City on Saturday. Marc Skinner’s Reds moved up to second in the table with last Sunday’s 3-1 win over Liverpool in Leigh and can build on that result at the King Power Stadium […]

Munich and Memory

There was a documentary made in 2008 for the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster which featured goalkeeper Harry Gregg returning to the Munich terminal, and almost immediately, he asked the cameras to give him a moment alone. Like many survivors, Gregg has spoken about that day when he didn’t have to, choosing to […]

Three Points: Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United are back in action this weekend against Tottenham, and we’ve got another trio of pointers for the matchup. Here’s a look ahead at the rematch with United’s bogey team of the last year. Defensive Shape  United gambled against Fulham, and it paid off. United will have to do the same all season to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Manchester United Vibes-O-Meter: From 3 at the Back to 3 Point Merchants

Like Will Ferrell at a frat party, Michael Carrick’s Manchester United are going streaking. The old school (sorry!) references don’t stop there with the club scoring recent game winners near the end of 90 minutes and in Fergie Time. Since the last vibes-o-meter reading, Manchester United beat Arsenal at the Emirates, 3-2, with an 87th-minute […]

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 […]

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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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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. […]