Man Utd Fixtures and the push with twelve games to go
man utd fixtures show Manchester United preparing to return to Premier League action, sitting top of the form table in 2026 and determined to finish the season strongly as they enter the closing run with twelve games to go.
Man Utd Fixtures
The next match is not this weekend because of broadcast selections; United must wait until Monday night to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The club says Michael Carrick will hold a press conference at 13: 30 GMT on Friday, with part two available at 22: 30 on Sunday. United have scored 50 times in 2025/26.
Sesko’s 71st-minute winner moved United clear
Benjamin Sesko fired Manchester United to another Premier League victory with the decisive goal on 71 minutes, a calm finish past Jordan Pickford that moved United three points clear of both Liverpool and Chelsea. The goal came after Michael Carrick turned to his bench just before the hour-mark and Sesko reacted to a Bryan Mbeumo pass, in a move started by a superb pass from Matheus Cunha.
Clean sheet resilience and recent form
Everton pushed for a route back into the game and put United under serious pressure from corners, but Senne Lammens and his defence held firm to secure a third clean sheet from their last six games. Diogo Dalot started every game under Michael Carrick and helped create chances earlier in the Everton match alongside Amad, who went close in the first half.
Carrick and Fernandes: futures linked to Champions League fate
Manchester United’s aim to get Champions League football looks more realistic with every game, a development that could tether the futures of Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes to the same outcome. Carrick arrived with a simple brief: guide the team out of the chaos and secure Champions League qualification for next season. For Fernandes, the picture is more fraught after he accused club owners of "lacking courage" over dithering about sanctioning his sale last summer and retained a release clause for European clubs worth £57m.
What would clinching UCL mean for Carrick and Fernandes
One report said Fernandes is "certain to stay" at Old Trafford next season if United clinch UCL qualification. Fernandes has always maintained that winning trophies with United is his most desired career outcome; he backed Carrick to become a great manager when Carrick served as interim in 2021/22 and has again shown public support this season. If United clinch UCL football, Carrick’s case to stay on will be difficult to ignore and Fernandes is expected to remain. If they do not, Carrick might not be the only club legend who leaves Old Trafford in the summer.
Fixture context and the title race for top-five spots
United’s weekend victory arrived as two rivals dropped points: Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to Leeds United and Chelsea conceded a last-minute goal against Burnley, while Liverpool scored in the final knockings of their weekend fixture to beat Nottingham Forest. Only six points separate the four teams fighting to join Arsenal and Man City in the top five, and a further factor is that the three rival clubs have European knockout ties restarting soon.
Clips from the club highlight contributions across the squad: Senne Lammens has brought a quiet authority with standout saves; Kobbie has started all five games under Michael Carrick and has been noted for keeping his work simple and effective with two assists flagged; Licha has 10 consecutive starts showing both defensive and attacking moments; and Diogo Dalot has started every game under Carrick, contributing defensively and offensively.
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“13 points from 15 would be title winning form over a full season…" is one assessment being circulated as the run-in tightens; other commentary has noted Fernandes’ performances this season are underlining his value to the campaign.
Next on the schedule is the Monday night trip to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and Michael Carrick’s press conference at 13: 30 GMT on Friday with a follow-up segment at 22: 30 on Sunday.
