We are now seriously starting to feel the effects of Manchester United's recent failures, and it serves as a timely reminder of the importance of a strong end to the season. While other clubs continued their FA Cup adventures at the weekend, United fans were forced to do other things with their lives. There will be at 21 days between the 20 March visit to Bournemouth and hosting Leeds United at Old Trafford on the weekend commencing 11 April. The breaks might be welcome for some players vying to stay fit for the summer's World Cup after the frantic schedule of recent years. However, this is not a schedule United can get used to.

Source: BBC February 18, 2026 10:38 UTC