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Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United ahead in the second half, Bournemouth hit back with a Christie strike, then James Hill’s own goal put United in front again before Harry Maguire was sent off. Junior Kroupi converted a late penalty to level at 2-2, as nine minutes of stoppage time followed in a dramatic finish.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford, with Casemiro heading in from Bruno Fernandes’s corner, then Fernandes set up Matheus Cunha before Benjamin Sesko subbed on to make it 3-1. Michael Carrick praised the performance, noting a strong second half, the effective Casemiro–Bruno Fernandes partnership, and Fernandes’ influence in a key win that keeps United within reach of the top spots.
Live updates from the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa show a tight, chance‑sparing start as United press under Casemiro and Cunha while Villa sit compact under Unai Emery. Key moments include Casemiro near a penalty after a collision with Barkley, Amad’s header saved by Martinez, and several near-misses as Cunha and Mbeumo lead United’s attack and Villa’s forwards probe, with no goals yet around the 24th minute in a crucial six‑pointer.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe praised Michael Carrick’s work as Manchester United’s interim head coach and declined to discuss a long-term appointment. United sit third with nine league games left and are aiming for Champions League qualification, which would boost Carrick’s case to stay beyond this season. Ratcliffe stressed the club must get the next appointment right after upheavals in recent years, including Erik ten Hag’s contract renewal followed by his sacking and Rui Amorim’s brief tenure and dismissal earlier this season.
William Osula's stoppage-time strike gave Newcastle a 2-1 win over Manchester United, their first loss under interim manager Michael Carrick and snapping United's seven-game unbeaten run; Carrick admitted his side didn't play well and must improve ahead of the next match.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been given a suspended sentence for a 2020 nightclub incident in Greece.
Manchester United travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United as Michael Carrick’s interim spell continues; United sit third and are unbeaten since his appointment after beating Crystal Palace, but Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount are out, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw doubts and Matthijs de Ligt and Dorgu sidelined. A win would push United six points clear of Liverpool, though Newcastle have shown inconsistency this season. The match also features ongoing transfer chatter linking United with Tonali or Guimaraes.
Manchester United staged a second-half comeback to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford after Maxence Lacroix's header put Palace ahead and he was sent off, leading to Bruno Fernandes converting the penalty before Benjamin Sesko headed the winner; United moved to third and extended their 10-match unbeaten run, while Luke Shaw was ill and Harry Maguire's availability for midweek remained uncertain.
Manchester United came from behind to beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford, with Maxence Lacroix’s early header giving Palace the lead before a red card, Bruno Fernandes converting a penalty to level, and Benjamin Sesko striking the winner in the 65th minute; United extend a 10-game unbeaten run and move to third on 51 points, while Palace remain in the relegation mix. Next up: United at Newcastle, Palace at Tottenham.
Manchester United edged Everton 1-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium thanks to Benjamin Sesko’s counter-attacking finish after a 70-yard run, with Senne Lammens making a key late save. Interim boss Michael Carrick lauded the team’s spirit and defensive effort and signaled confidence in Sesko’s development as United move to 48 points, three behind Aston Villa and three ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool for a top-four place.
Manchester United's young signings Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens have sparked optimism for a Champions League return, with Lammens delivering crucial saves in a 10-game unbeaten run and the club shifting its European aim from the Europa League to the continent's top competition.
Benjamin Sesko's 72nd-minute counter-attack finish, finished after a Bryan Mbeumo feed, gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, extending Michael Carrick's unbeaten run and lifting United to 48 points while Everton sit on 37 in a tightly contested Premier League midtable.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments sparked government and fan backlash, with the FA weighing whether he breached rules. United publicly distanced itself from his remarks, while sponsors and the club’s commercial prospects face scrutiny amid concerns around the Trafford stadium project. Ratcliffe issued a qualified apology, but the controversy could have lasting effects on sponsorships, governance, and future relations with the Glazers.
An editorial denounces Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration remarks as cynical pre-electioneering that weaponizes Manchester United and football as a megaphone for a billionaire’s political agenda; it criticizes his false immigration figures and inflammatory language, and argues football must reject such messaging to preserve the sport’s inclusive, community-focused ethos and Manchester’s immigrant-rich identity.
Manchester United, boosted by caretaker Michael Carrick's three-game winning run, host Tottenham at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash. United sit fourth after beating City and Arsenal, while Spurs have gone winless in six league games but earned a 2-2 draw last weekend. The match could hinge on which defense blinks, with United’s varied attack aided by summer signings and Spurs' defensive leaks continuing. Expect an attacking encounter as Carrick seeks to maintain momentum.