Why Are Man Utd Not Playing In The Premier League This Weekend?

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It has been a contrasting week for new Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Norwegian was rewarded with a three-year contract for turning fortunes around at United and kicked off his first official game in charge with a 2-1 win over Watford at Old Trafford.

However, the Red Devils then suffered a setback in their top-four hopes as Solskjaer’s side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Wolves.

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But United have now been afforded the luxury of having the weekend off as they prepare for their Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona.

Why are Man Utd not playing in the Premier League?
FA Cup action also returns this weekend while the Premier League continues.

This is when United’s fixture with Wolves was originally scheduled to take place but it was moved to midweek as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are still in the competition.

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They knocked out Solskjaer’s men in the last round and now take on Watford in the semi-finals at Wembley on Sunday.

However, it left United with a full eight days to prepare for their showdown with Barcelona.

Asked how his squad can improve ahead of the clash, Solskjaer said: “Oh, many, many things we have to improve, of course, because they are a top, top side.

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“But we’ll use one or two days now to analyse and recover. And we’ll prepare for Barcelona, which will be a fantastic challenge for the club and for the team.”

Man Utd remaining fixtures (subject to change)

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Wednesday, April 10 – Manchester United vs FC Barcelona, 8pm

Saturday, April 13 – Manchester United vs West Ham United, 5.30pm

Tuesday, April 16 – FC Barcelona vs Manchester United, 8pm

Sunday, April 21 – Everton vs Manchester United, 1.30pm

Wednesday, April 24 – Manchester United vs Manchester City, 8pm

Sunday, April 28 – Manchester United vs Chelsea, 4.30pm

Saturday, April May 4 – Huddersfield Town vs Manchester United, 3pm

Sunday, May 12 – Manchester United vs Cardiff City, 3pm

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