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Manchester United predictions
Form, injuries and team news for Manchester United, with our researched pick for every upcoming match. Each fact links to its source; each pick is graded after full time.
- Position
- 17th Premier League
- Points
- 7 9 played
- W–D–L
- 1–4–4 this season
- Form
- LLDDD last 5, oldest first
Injuries & absences
- InjuryCarlos Baleba
Pulled up with a hamstring injury in the 3-2 win over Roma on 3 Nov; Carrick said it does not look great and gave no timeline, hinting at a long lay-off.
4 Nov · espn.com - SuspendedLisandro Martinez
Lisandro Martinez was sent off in the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, per ESPN column; ban length not stated.
2 Nov · espn.com - SuspendedMatheus Cunha
Cunha was sent off for two bookings in stoppage time of the 3-2 Champions League win over Roma on 3 Nov; ban not yet confirmed.
3 Nov · skysports.com - InjuryMarcus Rashford
Rashford is listed among United's absentees for the Como trip, with the reason not specified.
20 Oct · uefa.com - InjuryKobbie Mainoo
Mainoo is out again for the Como game; UEFA gives no reason and ESPN described it as a knock.
20 Oct · uefa.com - InjuryLuke Shaw
Shaw is listed as unavailable for the Como game; ESPN described his issue as a knock.
20 Oct · uefa.com - InjuryManuel Ugarte
ESPN lists midfielder Ugarte as out with a knee injury for the Champions League trip to Como.
20 Oct · espn.com - InjuryBenjamin Šeško
Šeško has a second shin problem in a similar area to his summer injury; Carrick said there is no clear timeline for his return yet.
9 Oct · espn.com
Latest team news
- News
Sky says the Villa game is key to Carrick's future: United are 17th, Wilcox and Berrada are weighing options, and no interim is planned if he goes, though no other coach has been approached.
5 Nov · skysports.com - Return
Dorgu returned to training at Carrington after more than a month out with a hamstring problem, having missed six games.
2 Nov · espn.com - News
Carrick is under heavy pressure: United are 16th with one league win and two wins in 12 games in all competitions. Reports say the club decided to give him more time after the Bournemouth defeat.
28 Oct · espn.com - News
After clear-the-air talks with Carrick at Carrington, captain Fernandes is expected to be back in contention for Saturday's trip to Chelsea having been an unused sub against Bournemouth.
28 Oct · skysports.com - News
After the 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, club leaders decided Carrick stays in charge for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, with at least one more game to turn things around; no vote of confidence.
27 Oct · skysports.com - Return
Martínez, who missed the Como game with a thigh problem, came off the bench in the 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
25 Oct · skysports.com - News
Michael Carrick's future is in serious doubt after an eighth winless game; club leaders met at Carrington and Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are named as frontrunners.
26 Oct · skysports.com - Manager
Carrick left captain Fernandes on the bench for the whole 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth after his criticism of the tactics at Como, calling it a pure football decision rather than a punishment.
25 Oct · espn.com