Man Utd Fixtures: United’s Everton win sharpens top-four bid
The discussion around man utd fixtures has intensified after Benjamin Sesko’s 71st-minute strike secured a 1-0 win at Everton, a result that lifted Manchester United back to fourth and extended Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run to six games. Jamie Carragher has described Champions League qualification as “guaranteed” for the club after the victory.
Sesko seals Everton win
Benjamin Sesko came off the bench and scored his third goal off the bench in four games, finishing calmly on 71 minutes past Jordan Pickford to clinch a 1-0 victory over the Toffees. Earlier in the match Diogo Dalot and Amad went close for United in a first half that was otherwise low on clear chances. The goal grew out of a flowing move that Bryan Mbeumo finished with the final pass created after a superb pass from Matheus Cunha set the move in motion.
Carrick's unbeaten run
The Sesko strike extended Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run to six games and helped United rise back to fourth in the Premier League table. United moved three points clear of both Liverpool and Chelsea with the victory away at Everton, while also holding a three-point lead over fifth-placed Chelsea, who dropped points at home to Burnley on Saturday.
Man Utd Fixtures and schedule
Manchester United are not in action this weekend due to broadcast selections and must wait until Monday night to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The club say Michael Carrick’s press conference will be at 13: 30 GMT on Friday, with a second part available at 22: 30 on Sunday. The squad are preparing to return to Premier League action, sitting top of the form table in 2026 and aiming to finish the season strongly; United have scored 50 times in 2025/26.
Rivals' congested schedules
That fixture pause gives United a scheduling advantage as Aston Villa, Chelsea and Liverpool face European knockout football in March. Jamie Carragher backed United’s chances of a return to the Champions League, saying “Manchester United are virtually a guarantee, ” and pointing to Villa’s Thursday-night European fixtures as a potential hindrance. Carragher also noted that Liverpool and Chelsea remain involved in both the Champions League and the FA Cup and will be targeting deep runs such as a semi-final or a final.
Neville on finishing third
Gary Neville said there had been “a period for about five or six weeks where they played games where you kept thinking they could go into the top four and they didn't. ” He added that United now have “an incredible opportunity to finish in the top four” and suggested their lack of European distraction could be decisive. Neville said, "I think they could finish third, I really do think they could finish third, " and argued that other teams’ European commitments could pull Aston Villa and the rivals back.
Form and defensive details
Everton pushed for a route back into the game and put United under pressure from corners, but Senne Lammens and his defence held firm to secure a third clean from their last six games. Other contributors in Michael Carrick’s squad have been highlighted: Diogo Dalot has started every game under Carrick, contributing both defensively and offensively; Kobbie has started all five games under Michael, with two assists flagged; and Licha has produced notable moments across 10 consecutive starts. Since joining, Senne Lammens has been credited with bringing a quiet authority to the team.
The wider top-five picture remains tight. Only six points separate the four teams fighting to join Arsenal and Man City in the top five. Recent results underline the volatility: Aston Villa drew 1-1 at home to Leeds United, Chelsea conceded a last-minute goal against Burnley, and Liverpool scored in the final knockings to beat Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United’s immediate schedule and the man utd fixtures that follow will be watched closely as the season enters its final stretch, with opinions from senior figures suggesting United are well placed to capitalise on their current momentum.
