Overview
- Fletcher confirmed he has been asked to take charge for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford against Brighton.
- His interim debut ended 2-2 at Burnley, where United produced 30 shots with 10 on target, Benjamin Sesko scored twice, and Lisandro Martinez had a goal ruled out.
- Fletcher ditched Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 for a back four, yet defensive lapses and wasteful finishing persisted despite long spells of dominance.
- United have only two clean sheets this season, a shortfall Fletcher acknowledged while calling for collective improvement without relying on a formation change.
- Club executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox informed Fletcher he would take the team for Sunday, with reports indicating they are expected to speak to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about a caretaker role; Fletcher also highlighted youngster Shea Lacey after an eye-catching cameo.