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Fletcher to Lead Man United for FA Cup After Burnley Draw Exposes Defensive Woes

The club is conducting face-to-face interviews for a short-term successor, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick reported as leading candidates.

Overview

  • Darren Fletcher confirmed he will take charge for Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Brighton following a 2-2 draw at Burnley in his first match as caretaker.
  • Benjamin Sesko struck twice as United produced 30 shots to Burnley’s seven, yet a late equaliser left the visitors with a point against a side winless in 12 league games.
  • Fletcher reverted to a back four and said United must stop conceding easy goals, emphasizing collective defensive responsibility.
  • Bruno Fernandes returned from a hamstring issue and was substituted on a pre-planned minutes limit agreed with medical staff.
  • United are continuing interviews for an interim coach, with Solskjaer and Carrick widely reported as frontrunners, and separate reports link Ajax with a possible loan move for Manuel Ugarte.