Manchester United are set for a crucial May 2026 as they look to secure Champions League qualification and finish the season strongly under interim manager Michael Carrick.
The Red Devils are third in the Premier League table and closing in on a return to Europe’s premier competition after missing out last season.
However, they must stave off Liverpool and Aston Villa in the final few games of the season.
Man United have steadied themselves impressively since Carrick took charge midway through the campaign.
There is still work to do heading into the final month of the season, with difficult clashes still to come.
Here is your complete guide to which Manchester United games are live on UK TV and where you can watch them.
Sunday, May 3 – Manchester United vs Liverpool
Kick-off: 3.30 pm (UK) – Live on: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
United begin May with one of the biggest fixtures in English football as Liverpool travel to Old Trafford.
They know a victory here could officially secure their place in next season’s Champions League after a strong second half of the campaign.
Liverpool remain direct rivals near the top end of the table, meaning this clash could have major implications in the race for European places.
Old Trafford is expected to be rocking for this one, and Carrick’s men must rise to the occasion.
Saturday, May 9 – Sunderland vs Manchester United
Kick-off: 3:00pm (UK) – Live on: TBC.
United make the trip to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in another crucial Premier League encounter.
Sunderland have enjoyed a respectable return to the top flight and will be desperate to take points off one of the division’s biggest clubs.
However, the Black Cats have run out of steam in recent weeks, and the Red Devils can seize the opportunity to punish them.
United cannot afford complacency heading into this fixture, especially with every point proving vital at this stage of the season.
If the Red Devils bring the intensity and dynamism they have shown in recent weeks, they should have enough quality to get the job done.
Sunday, May 17 – Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Kick-off: 12.30 pm (UK) – Live on: Sky Sports TBC.
United return to Old Trafford to take on Nottingham Forest in their penultimate home game of the campaign.
Forest have endured a topsy-turvy season. After difficult spells under Ange Postecoglou, Nuno Espirito Santo and Sean Dyche, they are enjoying a renaissance with Vitor Pereira.
They are still embroiled in a relegation battle and will be scrapping for points, making them dangerous opponents.
Sunday, May 24 – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Kick-off: 4.00pm (UK) – Live on: Sky Sports TBC.
The Red Devils conclude their Premier League season with a difficult trip to the south coast to face Brighton.
They are one of the division’s most technically gifted sides and have consistently caused problems for top clubs at the Amex Stadium.
They have been a thorn in United’s side, claiming three wins in their last four meetings across all competitions.
Carrick will demand complete focus from his players as they look to finish a turbulent season on a high.
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