Manchester United caretaker Darren Fletcher provides update on club's pursuit of new interim coach

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Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League - Source: Getty
Manchester United caretaker coach Darren Fletcher

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher has said that the board will take a decision about the interim boss, keeping the club's best interests in mind.

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United bid adieu to Ruben Amorim last week following his post-game comments after the 1-1 Premier League draw at Leeds United about wanting to be the manager and not the coach. That didn't enthuse the club hierarchy, who cut short the Portuguese's stint that was scheduled to run out in June 2027.

In his first game as the caretaker boss, Fletcher oversaw a 2-2 league draw at Burnley. Ahead of the FA Cup opener at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday (January 11), the former United midfielder expressed hope that the club would bring the best possible man for the interim role:

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“They (the board) need to do what they think is best," Fletcher said (as per BBC RMsport via Utdreport. "They need to know what their plan is going forward for the success of Manchester United, and I'm sure they'll do that.”
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The Red Devils have lost two of their last three meetings with Brighton - all in the Premier League - but beat them earlier this season, a 4-2 verdict at home in October.


How have Manchester United fared against Brighton in the FA Cup?

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher
Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher

Manchester United have lost three of their last four home games against Brighton & Hove Albion, who are turning out to be a bogey team for the Red Devils. However, United have an impressive record against Brighton in the FA Cup.

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Interim boss Darren Fletcher's side have a perfect 6-0 record in the competition against the Seagulls, most recently winning 7-6 on penalties after a goalless draw in the 2022-23 season.

The Red Devils also have an impressive third-round record in the FA Cup, losing just twice in their last 40 appearances, with the last of those two defeats coming against Swansea City (2-1) in the 2013-14 campaign. Meanwhile, Brighton have also progressed from 14 of their last 16 third-round ties in the competition.

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