Noussair Mazraoui
March 2026
Concern is growing that Mazraoui has picked up another injury after footage showed him leaving the stadium with a heavy limp, adding to United’s existing defensive absences. Mazraoui appeared in distress late on and was replaced, Malacia came on for a rare run-out, and United are already missing Matthijs de Ligt (back), Lisandro Martinez (calf) and Patrick Dorgu (hamstring).
Michael Carrick
March 2026
United lost 2-1 at Newcastle despite playing the whole second half against 10 men, with Osula scoring a last-minute winner after Casemiro’s equaliser cancelled Gordon’s penalty. Ramsey was sent off late in the first half, Newcastle still led through Gordon’s spot-kick after a Fernandes foul, Casemiro levelled from a set-piece, and United missed chances before Osula curled home late.
Manchester United U18s
March 2026
United’s U18s overturned an early deficit to beat West Ham 3-1 after extra time, booking a place in the Premier League Cup final against Crystal Palace. The match went to extra time before United pulled away, with 16-year-old Kai Rooney scoring off the bench and JJ Gabriel also playing a key role, watched by Ratcliffe.
Roy Keane
March 2026
Brown defended Keane after a former club physio accused Keane of bullying staff, saying Keane’s harshness is blunt honesty, not malice. Brown argued Keane treats everyone the same, including ex team-mates, and framed it as standards and personality rather than targeted bullying.
Jack Fletcher
March 2026
Fletcher received a lengthy suspension after admitting he used homophobic language during an EFL Trophy game, with the FA charging an aggravated breach tied to sexual orientation. He was sent off in the match, later admitted the charge, and apologised as the FA ruled he breached Rule E3.1 with discriminatory wording.
Michael Carrick
March 2026
Carrick signalled United may prioritise recruiting a natural left winger as the squad returns to a 4-2-3-1 and lacks true wide options after recent sales and loans. He pointed to squad balance and flexibility, noting they have improvised with Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha wide, but admitted the position is “definitely something to look at” and “quite possibly” addressed in the market.
Manuel Ugarte
March 2026
United are preparing midfield exits beyond Casemiro, with Ugarte potentially moved on after struggling to consistently impact games since his PSG arrival. Reports say groundwork for a transfer is already starting, with Serie A positioned as the likeliest destination and interest expected if United approve a sale.
Nick Woltemade
March 2026
A sickness bug disrupted training and left Newcastle unsure about multiple players, with Woltemade the main fitness concern after missing several days. The illness reportedly surfaced during the Everton match and affected squad availability through the week. Jacob Ramsey returned, but Woltemade is still not fully recovered as medical staff monitor him.
Bruno Fernandes
March 2026
Fernandes scored and assisted as United came back to beat Palace, while Lineker called him his current pick for Premier League Player of the Season. Palace led early, then Fernandes drove the turnaround and continued a league-best output run, with the piece citing seven goals and 13 assists and noting Lineker also mentioned Declan Rice as a contender if Arsenal win the title, and Haaland if City surge late.
Gary Neville
March 2026
Neville said United’s sudden shift under Carrick is hard to process and now expects a top-three finish after a strong run of results. United’s comeback win over Palace marked six wins in seven under Carrick, with 19 points from 21 and notable wins over Arsenal and Manchester City, changing the mood around Old Trafford from crisis to Champions League push.
