The MUFC Global Podcast

Sunderland 0 vs Manchester United 0
Premier League
3:00pm, Saturday 9th May 2026
Stadium of Light, Attendance : 47,233

Michael Carrick speaking to Sky Sports : “We take the point, I think a clean sheet is always good to get. I think we’ve scored a lot of goals this season and we’ve created a lot of chances. It’s just one of those games, you know, it’s a tough game. It was a decent enough point and we nearly won it in the end.

“There were some changes today and I thought, as a collective, the spirit and the attitude of the boys was really good.

“It’s easy to fizzle out after you’ve had a spell and you come towards the end of the season and you’re really focused on finishing the season strong. Was it going to be the perfect game? I think we probably went into it not expecting the perfect game and understanding the situation and the changes.

“It is what it is. It’s something that we need to overthink and certainly not to be negative about because there’s not a lot to be negative about. We understand that we can be a little bit better than we were at certain times today.

“We need to keep improving, keep working. Take the positives, play with the confidence.

“It’s a tough league, it’s a tough league to get results. Today, to take a point from here is okay.”

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Manchester United 3 vs Liverpool 2
M Cunha (6′), B Sesko (14′), K Mainoo (77′)
D Szoboszlai (47′), C Gakpo (56′)
Premier League
3:30pm, Sunday 3rd May 2026
Old Trafford, Attendance: 74,027

Kobbie Mainoo on Sky Sports: “To turn it around the way we have done, it’s a credit to the players and the manager. We are just looking forward and still need to finish the season strong.

“We want to just keep on winning and winning … The confidence in not just me but all the players. You want to follow him and fight for him. That’s what we showed today.”

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Manchester United 2 vs Brentford 1
Casemiro (11′), B Sesko (43′)
M Jensen (87′)
Premier League
8:00pm, Monday 27th April 2026
Old Trafford, Attendance: 73,773

Michael Carrick : “It was quite an open game. I thought we started fantastically. We should’ve been at least another goal up, maybe more. Credit to them, they’re a good team and have a really good mix of threats.

“We tweaked things second half and for the most part had decent control. I thought the spirit and effort was fantastic. We could’ve scored more but at this time of the year, it’s a results business.”

“We were going to make it anyway and then we scored the second goal. There were just certain spaces that we needed to cover better. It was purely a tactical decision. In the position we were in at half-time, we wanted to see the game through.

“The way the boys managed it – it’s a tough league to get results in. To get the amount of wins we have, we are delighted with that.”

Man Utd defender Harry Maguire speaking to Sky Sports: “I thought I was good at heading and attacking the box until I met Casemiro.”

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Chelsea 0 vs Manchester United 1
M Cunha (43′)
Premier League
8:00pm, Saturday 18th April 2026
Stamford Bridge

Michael Carrick : “It was massive for us, a big win. To come here and keep a clean sheet like we did, and defend the way we did, I thought it was a magnificent performance.

“We don’t want to look behind us, we want to keep improving and move forward. We’re still not high enough, we want to be higher, but it was a big win and something the supporters can enjoy.

“It was a disappointment against Leeds, but to come here and respond like that, especially in a tough place, was really pleasing. Some games are about getting the result, and there’s no shame in that.”

“There was a lot of work in the last couple of days preparing the team, especially with the new back four. Ayden and Nous coming in were incredible. At such a young age, Ayden isn’t really playing centre-back in a back four, so a lot of credit goes to the coaching staff and the players for taking that on board.”

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Manchester United 1 vs Leeds United 2
L Martínez (sent off 56′), Casemiro (69′)
N Okafor (5′, 29′)
Premier League
8:00pm, Monday 13th April 2026
Old Trafford

Michael Carrick : “We didn’t start the game particularly well. We conceded, which came after Leny Yoro got a forearm smash in the back of his head.

“They didn’t decide to overturn that, which was a big moment in the game. We didn’t quite have the rhythm, we didn’t click. We had some moments but it wasn’t there for large parts of the half.

“I thought the boys stayed positive and fought for everything in the second half, after a shocking decision to send Lisandro off.

“That’s two games in a row we’ve had those decisions go against us, but that one was one of the worst I’ve seen.”

“There’s a difference between touching somebody the way he has and actually really aggressively tugging on it, which we’ve seen at certain points where there’s a real emphasis to it. It’s really concerning.

“To start with, he gets an arm in the face. So he’s kind of off balance. He almost just goes to touch him and grab his shirt and he ends up catching his ear and touches the back of his ear and a bobble comes out and you get a red card for it.

“It’s not aggressive. There’s no tug. There’s no sudden movement. He kind of touches it and glances through it. You’ve just got to be careful where the game is going to go if we are giving red cards for that. It’s a shocking decision. Absolutely shocking.”

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Bournemouth 2 vs Manchester United 2
R Christie (67′), E Kroupi (81′ pen)
B Fernandes (61′ pen), J Hill (71′ og), H Maguire (sent off 78′)
Premier League
8:00pm, Friday 20th March 2026
Vitality Stadium, Attendance: 11,250

Michael Carrick : “We should have had another penalty. Obviously, if you get one, you must get the other.

“It’s pretty much identical for me, two-hand grab. Either way, he’s got one wrong, but to give one and not give the other, I can’t get my head around it, I think it’s crazy. It’s a bit baffling, really.

“Because of that, they score and then it’s chaos after that, really. We should have had another penalty and the game would have been totally different.”

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Manchester United 3 vs Aston Villa 1
Casemiro (53′), M Cunha (71′), B Sesko (81′)
R Barkley (64′)
Premier League
2:00pm, Sunday 15th March 2026
Old Trafford, Attendance : 73,997

Michael Carrick : “It feels good. It was a good performance in the main. We did a lot of things we were really happy with in the game and to finish it the way we did, we knew it was a big game coming into it and getting back to winning ways, the boys responded so well.

“I was quite happy with it at half-time, it was just a tight game. Sometimes you have to be a bit measured. The game opened up for us in the second half and we had the players to make the difference.”

Speaking about the contribution of captain Fernandes, he added: “He’s had so many big moments, to score or make a pass, and he’s always there. He always puts himself forward, whether it’s training or games.

“The pass to Matheus was fantastic.”

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Newcastle United 2 vs Manchester United 1
J Ramsey (sent off 45+1′), A Gordon (45+6′ pen), W Osula (90′)
Casemiro (45+9′)
Premier League
8:15pm, Wednesday 4th March 2026
St James’ Park, Attendance : 52,184

Michael Carrick : “We’re not happy with the way we played tonight. We had it in our hands largely but credit to Newcastle.

“The way they approached the game, we knew it would be a tough game. We navigated the game in a way that we felt we could kick on but we didn’t really. Bitterly disappointed.

“I don’t think it was the 10 men, I just don’t think we played good enough tonight. We can’t make any excuses for that. We all take responsibility for that and we know.

“Why was the character lacking? It wasn’t. It was just the quality and the performance. Not the character. We wanted to win. It’s easy to throw that out when you don’t win a game of football.

“We weren’t there in terms of quality. Credit to Newcastle. They deserved to win tonight. It hurts me to say that but that’s how it was. We need to get back to working and be better for the next game.

“We’ve lost one game, we haven’t played well enough but in the grand scheme of things but we are in a good position.”

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Manchester United 2 vs Crystal Palace 1
B Fernandes (57′ pen), B Sesko (65′)
M Lacroix (4′, sent off 56′)
Premier League
2:00pm, Sunday 1st March 2026
Old Trafford, Attendance : 73,934

Michael Carrick : “I am really happy. It was a test for us going in a goal down at half-time. New for us. We didn’t start the game great, credit to Palace they did. We grew into the game as the half went on. Second half we stepped up again.

“It was a big thing to overcome being a goal down at home so early against a team that are tough to break down. It was a big step for us. I was really happy with the way the boys approached that and reacted to it.”

“Ben is here to score goals and he has done enough of that lately. He is going to be an important player – he already is an important player – and he is going to become even more important as he progresses and improves.

“To get the start today it wasn’t a drama, it was a natural decision. Amad coming on and rotating a bit. For Ben to get that goal, that is some really important goals he has scored for us. It was a fantastic header.”

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Everton 0 vs Manchester United 1
B Sesko (71′)
Premier League
8:00pm, Monday 23rd February 2026
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Attendance : 52,326.

Michael Carrick : “We had the first four games and the first four wins in a row, with some really good performances in there. I expected a period where we would have to find ourselves a little bit and get a result.

“We did it to a point at West Ham and we did it today. That spirit, sacrifice and willingness to work for each other as a team. The way we had to defend our box together at the end of the game. In the end, a clean sheet and massive win for us.

“It didn’t come easy for us tonight. I’ve never had an easy game against Everton. We expected a tough one.

“The lads have trained well and we came into this one feeling good about the game. It was one of those nights for us. We had to dig deep. It was a hit of a struggle at times but those are the best ones to win.”

“He’s in a good place at the moment. We’ve had some really good talks. Patience is one thing for him. Waiting and developing as a player here.

“He understands that. He’s going to be a big player for us for a long period of time, I’m sure of that.

“We’ve got to manage that. We’ve got some top forward players. He’s made a big difference for us when he is on the pitch.”

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