Why Manchester United struggle to win when they have more possession

James Ducker Sun, 1 February 2026 at 7:02 am UTC·4 min read Manchester United fans may be basking in the euphoria of sparkling wins over Manchester City and Arsenal but at Old Trafford no one has been getting carried away. “We have to keep it going now,” was one message from high up at the club. “The biggest test is this weekend.”Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Fulham at home on Sunday afternoon marks the start of a run of games when United – not the opposition – are expected to be the protagonists and the club’s hierarchy are well aware that this is where the team have run into difficulties in recent seasons. This campaign is no exception either – and it is a problem Michael...