Manchester United enter the 2026-27 season with a new permanent manager in the form of Michael Carrick.
The Englishman took interim charge of the Red Devils in the middle of 2025-26 following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, and certainly steadied the ship.
In fact, Carrick exceeded all expectations by guiding United to a third-place finish, securing the precious prize of Champions League football for 2026-27.
The board rightly decided to hand him the big job, and now the focus is competing on multiple fronts.
Below, we take a closer look at United ahead of the new campaign, including the latest Premier League betting odds available on NetBet Sport.
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In 2026/27, what other competitions will Manchester United play in?
Manchester United will play in the 2026-27 Champions League. The Red Devils missed out on European football altogether last season, which in hindsight was perhaps a good thing for the team.
Carrick’s side will also compete domestically in the FA Cup and EFL Cup, entering both tournaments at the third-round stage.
Who do Manchester United play in their opening 2026/27 Premier League fixtures?
August 23 – Hull vs Manchester United (12:30)
August 30 – Manchester United vs Ipswich (16:30)
September 6 – Everton vs Manchester United (14:00)
September 13 – Manchester United vs Manchester City (16:30)
September 20 – Fulham vs Manchester United (16:30)
What key signings have Manchester United made this summer?
*Last updated on August 4th
United’s midfield has been bolstered by two standout arrivals in Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Tielemans’ move from Villa is the headline grabber given his quality and Premier League experience, while Santos’ switch from rivals Chelsea adds youth and exuberance in the middle of the park.
Which key players have left Manchester United this summer?
*Last updated on August 4th
Casemiro and Jadon Sancho were both released by United upon the expiration of their contracts. The former joined Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, and his absence will certainly be felt after some stellar displays in 2025-26.
Rasmus Hojlund completed a permanent move to Napoli after spending last season on loan at the Serie A club.
Speaking of loans, goalkeeper Andre Onana secured a temporary switch to Turkish outfit Trabzonspor for 2026-27.
What are the latest outright Manchester United odds on NetBet Sport?
*All odds are subject to change
Winner – 7.50
To finish in top 2 – 3.50
To finish in top 4 – 1.62
To finish in top 6 – 1.29
To be relegated – 501.00
To finish in the top half – 1.04
To finish in the bottom half – 13.00
To finish bottom – 1.501.00
Top at Christmas – 5.50
Which Manchester United players should be in the race for the 2026/27 Premier League Golden Boot?
Here are the latest Manchester United picks from NetBet’s ‘Top Goalscorer’ outright market:
Benjamin Sesko – 21.00
Bryan Mbeumo – 51.00
Matheus Cunha – 67.00
Bruno Fernandes – 81.00
Amad Diallo – 251.00
What are the best pre-season Manchester United betting tips for 2026/27?
United skipper Bruno Fernandes is priced at 3.25 to repeat his feat of last season by finishing with the most assists in the division.
On the face of it, the price is very attractive. Fernandes’ fitness and availability levels are impeccable, while he seems to have developed key chemistry with all of the Red Devils’ main attackers.
Furthermore, Carrick’s system seems to suit the Portuguese playmaker down to a tee, and if the team can cope with the demands of European football, the main man should be able to weave more creative magic.
Fernandes tallied 40 assists across the last three Premier League terms, including a record single-season haul of 21 in 2025-26.
If the midfielder continues to shine under Carrick, United’s price of 1.62 to finish inside the top four looks very tempting indeed – especially with Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea all under new management.
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