Manchester United struggles in Premier League after four games
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Manchester United sits 13th in the Premier League after four matches, accumulating four points. Their results include a 2-0 loss to Hull, a 5-2 victory against Ipswich, a 2-2 draw at Everton, and a recent 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. The City loss came shortly after a Champions League win over Sabah, with City having an extra 48 hours of rest. United is scheduled to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and visit Fulham in the league on Sunday.
- •Manchester United has taken four points from four Premier League matches.
- •They lost 1-0 to Manchester City on Sunday.
- •Their previous results include a 5-2 win against Ipswich.
- •United will host Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
- •They will visit Fulham in the league on Sunday.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Are Manchester United as poor as the early Premier League table suggests?
"Michael Carrick’s side are 13th in the table after four games but, City mitigation aside, several areas need attention Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League, having taken four points from their first four games: a 2-0 defeat at Hull, 5-2 win against Ipswich, 2-2 draw at Everton and the 1-0 defeat by Manchester City on Sunday. Mitigation regarding the City reverse can be found in the derby coming three days after the Champions League win against Sabah on Thursday, with Enzo Maresca’s side having 48 hours more rest after winning at Porto. So are United, who host Brighton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday before visiting Fulham in the league on Sunday, as poor as the table suggests? Continue reading...
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