Why are Man United not playing in the Premier League this week? Erik ten Hag looks to FA Cup to save Red Devils job

It’s perhaps some relief to under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag, but Manchester will not be playing in the Premier League this weekend.

The Red Devils drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in their most recent league game on April 13, meaning they have now won just one of their most recent seven top-flight matches. Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League appears out of the question, and they are now in a battle even to finish in the top eight positions in the table.

United’s recent performances have led to real concern among fans and pundits. They have made a habit of conceding a high number of shots at goal while looking short on inspiration in attack themselves, and if things do not improve in the final few weeks of the season, there is no guarantee Ten Hag will still be in the job for the start of 2024/25.

However, the Dutch manager will get some reprieve on April 21 when United turn their attentions to the one remaining trophy they can still win this season — one that could also offer an alternate route into European football for next term.

The Sporting News takes a look at their next game and when they will resume league action.

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Why are Man United not playing in the Premier League this week?

Manchester United will not be involved in Premier League action this weekend as they face Coventry City in the FA Cup semifinals at Wembley Stadium on April 21. The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. local time (10:30 a.m. ET).

They were scheduled to play Newcastle United, but that has had to be rearranged due to the clash with the semifinal.

When is Man United’s next Premier League game?

Man United’s next league match is against Sheffield United on Wednesday, April 24. That match kicks off at 8 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET).

This was another game moved due to the Red Devils’ FA Cup commitments.

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Which Premier League games have been postponed due to FA Cup semifinals?

Three games have been moved as a result of the FA Cup semifinals, which take place over the weekend of April 20-21.

Along with Man United vs. Newcastle, Tottenham’s home match against Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea have also been rearranged.

Premier League games postponed due to FA Cup semifinals