When do Manchester United next play & why are there no fixtures over the next two weekends?

The Red Devils have plenty of time to prepare for their clash with Leicester City.

By Michael Plant

Published 16th Mar 2022, 00:54 BST

Updated 16th Mar 2022, 08:00 BST

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Manchester United had another night to forget at Old Trafford on Tuesday as the Red Devils were dumped out of the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish champions won 1-0 in their away leg after drawing in the reverse fixture at the Wanda Metropolitano, meaning Atletico advanced to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win.

As a result, United now only have the race for the top four to occupy their thoughts over the final weeks of the season, with the Red Devils out of the FA Cup.

It was a night of frustration for United at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty.

It was a night of frustration for United at Old Trafford. Credit: Getty.

But supporters will have to wait quite a while before United get the opportunity to bounce back - it’s 18 days in fact, from that loss to Atletico, until Ralf Rangnick’s side are next in action.

The Red Devils were originally due to travel to Liverpool this weekend, but that game has been rearranged due to Jurgen Klopp’s men’s involvement in the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they face Nottingham Forest.

The following week is an international break, meaning United supporters once again don’t have a game to look forward to.

It’s the weekend after (2 April) when the Red Devils are next in action, when they host Leicester City in a 5:30pm kick-off.

Manchester United face Leicester City next in the Premier League. Credit: Getty.

Manchester United face Leicester City next in the Premier League. Credit: Getty.

United’s remaining April fixtures

The final batch of April’s TV dates were announced on Tuesday, with the times confirmed for the clashes against Norwich City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Brentford.

The fixture with the Canaries stays in its original time slot of 3pm on 16 April, while the trip to Anfield has been rearranged for Tuesday 19 April at 8pm.

After that, it’s another away day, this time to the Emirates on Saturday 23 April for a 12:30pm kick-off, before United begin the final month of the campaign with a home fixture against Brentford on Monday 2 May, which is a Bank Holiday in the UK.

United’s fixtures in full

2 April: Leicester City (H) 5:30pm

9 April: Everton (A) 12:30pm

16 April: Norwich City (H) 3pm

19 April: Liverpool (A) 8pm

23 April: Arsenal (A) 12:30 pm

2 May: Brentford (H) 8pm

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