3 h. ago Darren Fletcher hints at Man Utd job twist after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United as the Red Devils’ interim boss but current caretaker coach Darren Fletcher remains an option for the rest of the season

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6 h. ago FA Cup third round buildup, Macclesfield magic, WSL and a big clash in Serie A – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of Saturday’s football action⚽ Link in here | Fixtures | Mail usSpeaking of Scotland, Martin O’Neill returned as Celtic’s caretaker manager after the sacking of Wilfried Nancy and oversaw a 4-0 win against Dundee United yesterday. One Rangers fan is pining for the Nancy days already.There are another eight FA Cup third-round matches on the agenda today. Fratton Park will be rocking for the visit of Arsenal as Portsmouth host the Gunners for just the second time since 2009. Manchester United, still led by interim interim manager Darren Fletcher, are at home to Brighton, who usually enjoy a trip to Old Trafford.Derby v Leeds (12pm GMT)Portsmouth v Arsenal (2pm)Hull v Blackburn (2.30pm)Norwich v Walsall (2.30pm)Sheffield Utd v Mansfield (2.30pm)Swansea v West Brom (2.30pm)West Ham v QPR (2.30pm)Manchester Utd v Brighton (4.30pm) Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Five Man Utd players could miss Brighton FA Cup clash as Bryan Mbeumo update emerges

Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher will be without several key players for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Brighton at Old Trafford

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11 h. ago Darren Fletcher responds to Manchester United interim question

Darren Fletcher took charge against Burnley as Man Utd caretaker and will oversee the Brighton clash on Sunday.

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19 h. ago Man United 'timeline' for head coach call following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talks

Manchester United hope to appoint an interim manager by early next week after Ruben Amorim's dismissal, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick both under consideration

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43 h. ago Man United 'pencil in' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer meeting as update emerges in manager hunt

Manchester United are closing in on appointing an interim manager with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick the leading candidates until the end of the season

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43 h. ago Manchester United to hold talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over interim role on Saturday

United are actively seeking a temporary appointment to guide the team for the remainder of the season

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45 h. ago Darren Fletcher disagrees with Ruben Amorim after controversial 'entitled' Man Utd claims

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher has defended the club's young players after sacked head coach Ruben Amorim questioned whether some academy youngsters were "entitled"

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51 h. ago How Man United have helped Exeter City prepare for Man City FA Cup tie after request made

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell called in a favour from Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher to help the Grecians prepare for their FA Cup third round clash at Manchester City on Saturday.

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52 h. ago Darren Fletcher press conference LIVE Man United FA Cup team news and manager updates

Manchester United interim head coach Darren Fletcher will address the media this afternoon ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third round clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford.The Scot will be in the dugout once again this weekend after his first game in charge ended in a 2-2 draw at Burnley. United welcomed back Bruno Fernandes to the starting XI in midweek, with Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo coming off the bench after their injuries.Harry Maguire was also back in the matchday squad but was an unused substitute for the fixture. Fletcher should have plenty of options to choose from this weekend but whether he will be in charge for next week's Manchester derby remains to be seen.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are among the former United players to hold talks with the club over the managerial position. Follow Fletcher's press conference in the live blog below...

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57 h. ago Man United transfer news: Solskjaer's McTominay return stance clear as plan for £42m man emerges

Manchester United are balancing the search for an interim head coach with January transfer plans, as the club look to finish strong in the second-half of the Premier League

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2 d. ago Man Utd injury latest and AFCON situation with Bruno Fernandes update and Matthijs de Ligt blow

Manchester United face Brighton in the FA Cup this Sunday, with interim boss Darren Fletcher managing key injury concerns and three notable player absences due to AFCON

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3 d. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wage demands emerge as Man Utd offer ex

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could earn a tidy sum from an interim spell at Manchester United, with the ex-player having the chance to land a multi-million pound bonus if he takes the job

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3 d. ago Man Utd get brutal Ole Gunnar Solskjaer verdict as a consensus forms

Manchester United are eyeing up an interim appointment to take them through until the end of the season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the frontrunner - but the idea has not been well received

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3 d. ago Man United told to snub Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for club icon who hasn't managed in 15 years

Manchester United are searching for an interim manager after Ruben Amorim's dismissal, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the frontrunner at the moment

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3 d. ago ‘The club is in a mess’: Manchester United fans voice feelings before the next interim twist

Supporters serenaded Solskjær, Carrick and Fletcher among others at Burnley and staged a brief anti-Ratcliffe protest“Jim can’t fix it,” the sign said. A dozen red letters nestled on a white background, a stark contrast in an away end at Burnley full of dark-coated figures in front of which they were held aloft. It was small, a couple of square metres of material, maybe. But the message to Sir Jim Ratcliffe was powerful. Remember your lane, Jim? Yeah, stick in it, pal.As Darren Fletcher, in Manchester United blazer and red tie, strolled along the touchline, flanked by tracksuited his former teammate and friend Jonny Evans, the flag flew. And then it was gone. The protest was done. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man Utd transfer news: Serious Manuel Ugarte plan emerges as PSG star eyed for next manager

Manchester United could trigger one January transfer exit under their new interim boss and a new wide attacker is being identified ahead of the 2026/27 season

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3 d. ago Carrick running Solskjær close in race to become Manchester United’s interim manager

Solskjær remains the slight favourite for roleDarren Fletcher will oversee Sunday’s FA Cup tieMichael Carrick has edged closer to Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the bid to become Manchester United interim manager, though the Norwegian is still the slight favourite, the Guardian understands.Omar Berrada, the chief ­executive, and Jason Wilcox, the ­director of ­football, will not make an ­appointment until interviewing both men face-to-face. With the ­current interim, Darren Fletcher, leading United to a 2-2 draw at Burnley on Wednesday, the interviews are expected to take place on Thursday and possibly ­Friday, if required. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United held by Burnley despite Sesko double

Darren Fletcher failed to produce what Manchester United’s interim manager, fans, and executive craved: a cathartic victory to move the club on quickly from the recent turbulence.The big plus was Benjamin Sesko, whose two goals doubled his season tally. He said: “It’s been tough but now I finally did it. Now it’s just up to me and up to us to keep going like that.“ Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scraps management return plan after Man Utd twist

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as a leading contender to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United on an interim basis, despite having no plans to return to management any time soon

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