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Bruno Fernandes Claims Outright Premier League Assist Record
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially broken the all-time Premier League record for the most assists in a single season. The influential Portuguese midfielder secured his 21st assist of the campaign against Brighton on Sunday to move clear of Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne in the history books. […]
Player Ratings: Mancheser United 3-0 Brighton
Here are your player ratings from Manchester United’s 3-0 win against Brighton: Starters Senne Lammens – 8 A well-deserved clean sheet to cap off a great first season. Noussair Mazraoui – 8 Was a bit rusty at the start of the season, but has looked more like his reliable self since the Leeds game. Harry […]
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Manchester United: Bruno Reigns in Final Day Flurry
The jitters got out of the way early on Sunday. Well, not too early. There were about 25 minutes where Manchester United looked halfway to the beach on the south coast at Brighton & Hove Albion. The intensity picked up a bit as the Gulls were in must-win mode and forced some alert defending. As […]
Brighton vs. Manchester United: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Manchester United will conclude what has been a very positive 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Sunday afternoon. Michael Carrick has guided the Red Devils to a third-placed finish in the Premier League table, with the club therefore returning to the Champions League for the […]
Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
Bruno Fernandes has won the Premier League Player of the Season award; Fernandes has scored eight goals and equalled the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20 alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne; his goal contributions helped Man Utd reach Champions League The 31-year-old has scored eight goals and equalled the […]
Match Preview: Brighton vs. Manchester United
Manchester United’s 2025/26 season draws to a close when we face Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon. The Reds travel south knowing we are guaranteed third spot in the Premier League, regardless of the result, but looking to finish positively. The hosts are still in with a good chance of qualifying for Europe next […]
Michael Carrick Officially Named Permanent Manchester United Head Coach
Manchester United announced, Friday, that Michael Carrick will continue as the club’s permanent head coach, lifting the interim tag with a new two-year deal. The announcement follows reports last week ahead of Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest that the two parties were in agreement to make his appointment permanent and final contract details […]
Rumor: Casemiro reportedly nears Inter Miami deal
Casemiro is on the verge of joining Inter Miami CF as per multiple reports, including by ESPN and The Athletic. According to those reports, Casemiro has decided to join Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer when the transfer window opens on July 13. But there are still some obstacles to overcome before the Brazilian […]
Can Bruno Fernandes get to 21?
On Sunday, ten Premier League matches will take place simultaneously in what will be the 38th and final matchday of the season. Whilst West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur will be vying for the final Premier League spot, and whilst other teams will be jockeying for European football, including Brighton. Brighton will be hosting a Manchester […]
Staff Takeaways: Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Staff thoughts on the latest victory for Michael Carrick and Manchester United. Suwaid: More of the Same but Better There wasn’t a lot riding in that game for either team, which made it one of the most entertaining games of the season. Bryan Mbeumo could’ve got a hat-trick, and Bruno Fernandes should’ve broken the Premier […]
Napoli’s CL qualification triggers Hojlund transfer
Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Napoli in a permanent €44million (£38m; $51.4m) transfer from Manchester United this summer, after the Italian club secured Champions League qualification for next season. The Denmark international’s season-long loan move to Napoli included a conditional obligation to make the move permanent should Antonio Conte’s secure a place in Europe’s […]
Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest: Bruno equals assist record in home sendoff
Manchester United wrapped up the home stretch of games for the season at Old Trafford on Sunday, winning 3-2 against Nottingham Forest to further cement their place in the Top 4. The day brought a record-equalling assist for Bruno Fernandes and a well-deserved send-off for Casemiro in his final home game. The Reds came right […]
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Live stream, Time & How to watch
Aiming to conclude their Old Trafford campaign in style, Manchester United host in-form Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils’ remarkable scoring sequence halted at the base of Sunderland last time out, whilst the Tricky Trees left it late to snatch a share of the spoils with Newcastle United. Currently […]
Which XI should Manchester United play vs. Forest?
After slipping up to a goalless draw at Sunderland, Manchester United will be looking to make it four wins from five as they take on Nottingham Forest on Sunday, before traveling to Brighton on the final day. With third place all but guaranteed, United are solely playing for pride here against a Forest side that […]
Three Points: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest
Three Points for Manchester United in the final match at Old Trafford this season. Assist Record Of course, the team comes first, and Bruno Fernandes has reiterated that, but there’s no doubt that United fans will be very pleased for him if he achieves the Premier League assists record in a single season in the […]
Match Preview: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Manchester United’s final home game of the season sees us entertain Nottingham Forest on Sunday. It could be a day to remember at Old Trafford, as the 2026/27 home kit is debuted and Casemiro says his farewells ahead of his summer departure. A point will be enough for Michael Carrick’s side to guarantee a third-placed […]
Managing Momentum: Opportunity for Carrick to carry positivity into summer
When former club legend Michael Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim following a 1-1 draw at Leeds United, United sat relatively comfortably in the Premier League table at sixth place, already nine spots ahead of last season’s 15th-place finish. Manchester’s executive leadership board, consisting of key names like Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, faced […]
Report: Agreement Reached to make Michael Carrick Manchester United Head Coach
Michael Carrick will be the next permanent head coach of Manchester United Football Club according to a new report from David Ornstein of The Athletic. The contract is reportedly set for two years with an additional option year. The decision arrives on the heels of reports on Wednesday that Carrick was recommended by chief executive […]
Matthijs De Ligt Undergoes Surgery, Set for 26-27 Return
Manchester United released the news that defender Matthijs De Ligt underwent a successful operation to address a back injury that had kept him out of action since November. The Dutch international defender became an important member of the backline at the start of the campaign, but saw his season derailed by a back issue. There […]
Possible 26/27 Manchester United kit leaked
Based on leaked images on Footy Headlines show what could potentially be the new Manchester United’s 2026–27 home, away, and third kits. The new Adidas Manchester United 2026-27 football kits bring an interesting new look. The home kit features a polo collar, creating a classic feel. The away kit returns to a royal blue/red color […]
Michael Carrick recommended for appointment by executives to Ratcliffe
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick could be set for the permanent appointment at the club after a recommendation by club executives to minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. According to a report by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, the former United midfielder and assistant manager is the top choice by chief executive Omar Berrada and director […]
Sunderland draw, fake quotes and real analysis
New episode of The Fergie Fledglings! Colin and Pauly recap the 0-0 draw at Sunderland and take a look at the problems apparent with Manchester United’s depth. They also look at a pair of fake quotes that were attributed to Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic, with cases made for the content of each one. Thanks […]
Can United put an end to their woes vs. Forest?
Manchester United has a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League regardless of how the final games go. The Red Devils sit third in the Premier League table, nine points behind Manchester City, six above Liverpool and Aston Villa, and 10 above Bournemouth. They are all but guaranteed to finish third, and they’ll be taking […]
Tactical Analysis: Nothing new learned, but things were confirmed
We were never going to learn anything new over the final three games of the season. Manchester United are almost a certainty to finish in third place, leaving very little to play for and a slew of players now becoming more concerned about not getting hurt before the World Cup. This match wasn’t about winning. […]
Why Bruno Fernandes is the Premier League Player of the Year
There has been plenty of debate in recent weeks about who will be chosen as the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Year (POTY). Many Manchester United fans believe that only one man should be in the conversation – Bruno Fernandes. Him first, the rest nowhere. It has been suggested in some quarters that Fernandes […]
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