This Week at United: 1 to 7 May 2023

Erik ten Hag’s Reds travel to Brighton and West Ham, while Marc Skinner’s United Women host Tottenham, with both teams approaching the conclusion of their respective campaigns.

As well as those fixtures, there's season-culminating Under-21s and Under-18s action to keep an eye out for, plus some key events and anniversaries to look forward to, over the course of the next seven days at the club…

MONDAY

Reaction continues after United’s 1-0 triumph over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. Full 90 and 90 in 20 versions of highlights are available to enjoy, along with further post-match interviews and features after the important win.

You can also be among the first to watch the extended version of our interview with Alejandro Garnacho, after he signed his new contract with United last week. The young forward discusses his ambitions at the club and reveals his favourite game to date.

TUESDAY

Head to ManUtd.com and the United App to vote for your Goal of the Month for April. Across the men's team, women’s side and Academy outfits, there are some great efforts to choose from.

We will begin to look ahead to Thursday night’s Premier League match at Brighton, with an in-depth preview.

The Under-18s play their first fixture of the week, hosting Everton in a 19:00 BST kick-off at Carrington. This match will be broadcast live on MUTV, with coverage beginning at 18:45 BST. You can also follow the action in the United App.

Notably on Tuesday, legendary former Reds winger David Beckham also celebrates his 48th birthday. Wishing you many happy returns, Becks!

WEDNESDAY

Ahead of our Premier League match against Brighton, Erik will conduct his pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

The media briefing will be available to watch across our official platforms, with the key highlights and stories being covered on ManUtd.com and in the United App.

Across our platforms, you will be able to cast your votes for our men’s and women’s Player-of-the-Month awards for April.

From 16:30 BST, there will be a special ceremony at Old Trafford to unveil the new Jimmy Murphy statue, which supporters are invited to attend. It is exactly 65 years on from the Busby Babes coach leading out the Reds at Wembley in the 1958 FA Cup final, while Sir Matt was fighting for his life in hospital, following the Munich Air Disaster just under three months before.

THURSDAY

You will be able to watch and read Erik’s Matchday Q&A from 07:00 BST, ahead of Brighton v United.

The Reds face the Seagulls later that day (20:00 BST), in a match that is being broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK.

You can also see exclusive pre and post-match analysis via MUTV’s Match Day Live show, either side of live radio commentary of the 90 minutes. The programme begins at 18:55 BST, with updates and stats also available in our Match Centre – accessible on ManUtd.com and in our app. Highlights of the match will be available from midnight.

FRIDAY

Reaction to Thursday's contest in Brighton will be available, before Erik will preview our following Premier League outing, away to West Ham, during the first part of his pre-match press conference, which you will be able to see across our platforms. 

At 14:00 BST, United's Under-21s host Leicester City in the final game of our Premier League 2 at Carrington. This match will be live on MUTV, with our coverage commencing at 13:45 BST. You can also follow along via updates in the United App.

SATURDAY

Travis Binnion's Under-18s play for one final time in 2022/23, travelling to Merseyside to face Everton for an 11:00 BST start in the U18 Premier League. Live coverage will begin on MUTV at 10:45 BST, and you can follow the action in our app.

As build-up continues for Sunday’s trip to West Ham, we will bring you the second part of Erik’s pre-match press conference (22:30 BST) via our official channels.

SUNDAY

Ten Hag’s Matchday Q&A will be available in the morning, ahead of our evening kick-off at the London Stadium.

Before the men's team take to the pitch, United Women host Spurs at Leigh Sports Village in the WSL. This match will commence at 12:30 BST and fans in the UK can watch via BBC Two or on BBC iPlayer.

We will provide team news and updates in our app, with a report and reaction to come after the final whistle too.

At 19:00 BST, Erik's Reds take on West Ham in the Premier League. The match is being broadcast live on BT Sport 1 in the UK, with MUTV also providing pre-match build-up and post-match reaction, either side of radio commentary, via our Match Day Live show, from 17:55 BST.  On ManUtd.com and in the app. highlights will follow in the hours after the conclusion of the contest in the capital.

We'll also be sending birthday wishes to former Red Norman Whiteside, who turns 58. Have a good one, Norman!