Last Updated: May 9, 2026 | 17:31 BST
Likelihood: 7/10
Out: Matthijs de Ligt (Back)
Next: Nottm Forest (H) • 17 May
Status: Impressing board
Revenue: £667m (8th in world)
Manchester United have sealed a return to the Champions League, with interim manager Michael Carrick doing a fine job in the Old Trafford dugout since being handed the reins until the end of the season back in January. Although there was a lot of hope for Ruben Amorim, the Portuguese manager fell massively short and INEOS’ decision to appoint Carrick seemingly has the Red Devils on track to reach Europe’s premium competition. Things are definitely starting to improve in the North-West. However, doubts still linger on who could be in charge of the team come next season, while a big summer transfer window awaits in order to improve a squad that still seems miles short of where Man United see themselves being – at the top of English football.
Kick-off: Sunday 17 May, 12:30 BST
Referee: TBC
The “Carrick-ball” era has restored a sense of technical composure to the midfield, led by the evergreen Bruno Fernandes and the emergence of Benjamin Sesko. As the board conducts its final “due diligence” on permanent targets like Julian Nagelsmann, the Theatre of Dreams remains a cauldron of expectation, balancing the weight of a glorious history with the urgent, modern demand for a return to the summit of English football.
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Manchester United Football Club
Founded as Newton Heath in 1878, Manchester United stands as a global symbol of resilience and attacking flair. From the tragic brilliance of the Busby Babes to the relentless silver-collecting era of Sir Alex Ferguson, the club has defined English football’s standard. Known for the “United Way”—integrating world-class academy talent with global icons—the Red Devils continue to occupy the throne as England’s most successful domestic side, ever-chasing the standard set by the historic 1999 Treble winners.
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