What's happening at United this week?

Monday 26 December 2022 09:58

Manchester United face a very busy last week of 2022 as our senior men’s team face a return Premier League competition with two fixtures.

Erik ten Hag’s side will face Nottingham Forest at home before an away trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers. We will have previews and reactions to both ties, while there are some notable birthdays and anniversaries across the week too.

Here's what you can expect over the next seven days at United…

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MONDAY

The Premier League returns to action on Boxing Day, following the World Cup winter break. The Reds don't play until the 27th, but you will be able to hear from Ten Hag ahead of that clash with Nottingham Forest when the second part of his pre-match press conference is released.

In addition, interviews with Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial will be available to read or watch, as our players prepare for the league's resumption.

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TUESDAY

United will be back in action following the recent 2-0 win over Burnley in the Carabao Cup, as we take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT and love coverage is available on Amazon Prime in the UK only.

You'll be able to follow live updates in the United App and on ManUtd.com, while MUTV will have exclusive pre-match, post-match and half-time shows, as well as radio commentary for the full 90 minutes.

On this day in 1966, Sir Bobby Charlton finished one point ahead of Benfica striker Eusebio to win the Ballon d’Or.

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WEDNESDAY

Read and watch further reaction from the match against Forest, along with the 90 in 20 and Full 90 versions of our match highlights.

Ahead of our final match of 2022, Ten Hag's side will be out on the pitches at Carrington for training. Follow updates from the session on ManUtd.com and in the United App. 

THURSDAY

We will start looking ahead to United’s next fixture, which falls on New Year’s Eve, with the Reds travelling to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

On this day in 1970, Sir Matt Busby started his second spell as United manager.

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FRIDAY

We will be bringing you the early team news and key updates from the United camp, as coverage of Erik's pre-match press conference ahead of Wolves is released. You will be able to read about Ten Hag's media briefing, and watch it, across our official platforms.

SATURDAY

The second Premier League tie of the week sees the Reds travel to Molineux to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers on New Year’s Eve. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 GMT and live coverage is available on BT Sport 1 in the UK. You'll also be able to follow live updates in the United App and on ManUtd.com, while MUTV will have exclusive pre-match, post-match and half-time shows, as well as radio commentary for the full 90 minutes.

We will be also wishing a happy birthday to our legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who turns 81 and former centre- half and captain, Steve Bruce, who turns 62.

We also pay tribute to former boss Tommy Docherty, who passed away on this day at the age of 92.

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SUNDAY

On New Year’s Day, we’ll have further reaction to United’s final match of 2022. In addition to this, Full 90 and 90 in 20 versions of match highlights from the trip to Wolverhampton will be available for your enjoyment.

On this day in 1970, George Best made his final appearance for the Reds against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.

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