Fletcher to take charge for FA Cup
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Darren Fletcher has confirmed that he is set to take charge of Manchester United again on Sunday against Brighton.Fletcher’s first game in temporary charge of the side, following Ruben Amorim’s
Even more unforeseen — maybe — was struggling Burnley taking the lead, something they did in the 13th minute when a Bashir Humphreys cross deflected off Ayden Heaven and looped into United’s net. Lisandro Martinez thought he had equalised shortly before the half-hour mark, but was penalised for a push on Kyle Walker instead.
Manchester United have requested that Darren Fletcher remains as interim head coach for Sunday's FA Cup clash against Brighton at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are expected to hold further discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick regarding a temporary role through to the season's conclusion over the coming days,
Darren Fletcher appears to have immediately brought 4-2-3-1 back to Manchester United after succeeding Ruben Amorim on a temporary basis.
The Scot served Old Trafford superbly as a player and feels the natural fit to steady the club in a turbulent week
Brian Clough managed his son, Nigel, throughout Nigel's first spell as a player at Nottingham Forest from 1984 to 1993. During this period, Nigel made over 400 appearances and scored 131 goals under his father's management. Together, they also won the Football League Cup in both 1989 and 1990.
Manchester United began life after Ruben Amorim with a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley as substitute Jaidon Anthony’s strike denied Darren Fletcher victory in his first, and perhaps only, match as interim boss.
The post-Ruben Amorim era kicked off with a battling 2-2 draw as Manchester United settled for a point from their Premier League clash against relegation-threatened Burnley at Turf Moor on
Darren Fletcher has revealed he asked for Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing before accepting the manager's job at Manchester United.