Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s head coach, is backing the fans. Ahead of the February 1, 2026, Premier League clash with Fulham at Old Trafford, Carrick expressed support for ongoing anti-Glazer protests. He made it clear he doesn’t take offence at the demonstrations, which target the Glazer family ownership.
The protests stem from deep fan dissatisfaction. Despite the club’s recent upswing in form, the pressure on the ownership over past poor performances remains. Carrick told Goal.com, he’s “not offended” by the fans making their voices heard.
Carrick Supports Fan Sentiment
The manager’s stance on the anti-Glazer protests is direct. He understands the frustration. The fans have a right to protest, and Carrick isn’t going to stand in their way, even with a big match coming up. He feels it’s part of the club. And it shows he’s got his finger on the pulse of the supporters.
Carrick’s comments came in the buildup to the Fulham game. Protests are planned for this home fixture. The Glazer ownership has faced fan pressure for a while now. This isn’t anything new. But for the head coach to openly support it, that’s a statement.
United’s Resurgent Form
On the pitch, Manchester United looks a different team under Carrick. They’re on a six-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. That’s a good run for them. It shows some real fight. They’ve found their confidence again, especially after qualifying for the Europa League semi-final.
The team pulled off a comeback victory against Arsenal. That was Arsenal’s first home loss all season. And United beat Manchester City at Old Trafford. Big wins, those. Bruno Fernandes is leading the Premier League in assists too, with 10. But the club still has some injury concerns. Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee, and Patrick Dorgu are all sidelined right now.
Fulham’s European Ambitions
Fulham, on the other hand, comes to Old Trafford with its own ambitions. They’ve grabbed 17 points from their last eight league games. That puts them right in the mix for European qualification. They want a spot. And they beat Brighton recently, so they’re feeling good.
But away from home, Fulham has struggled to score. They haven’t found the net in their last four away games. Their defense also hasn’t kept a clean sheet in six matches overall. That’s a weakness United might exploit. Fulham also has injury issues, with Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic out.
Busy February Ahead for United
The match against Fulham kicks off February 1, 2026, at 1400 GMT. It’s an important one for both sides. For United, it’s about maintaining momentum. But February looks tough for them. They face Tottenham at home after Fulham.
Then they hit the road for back-to-back away games against West Ham and Everton. That month could make or break their league position. The team needs to keep this positive trend going. And the fans, they’ll keep watching, both the play on the field and the ownership in the stands.
