Why Man Utd were forced into nightmare journey back from Fulham with miserable stars arriving in Manchester at 1.30am
Why Man Utd were forced into nightmare journey back from Fulham with miserable stars arriving in Manchester at 1.30am
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MANCHESTER UNITED stars had to be driven back home by coach after their Premier League match at Fulham. United defeated the Cottagers 1-0 on Sunday thanks to Lisandro Martinez's winner at Craven Cottage. The Red Devils were scheduled to fly back to Manchester Airport but the flight was cancelled.
![[Manuel Ugarte in a car after a Manchester United match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000967091599.jpg?strip=all&w=863)
Problems with the airline meant going back home by plane was no longer an option. And so Man Utd had to endure a THREE-AND-A-HALF-HOUR coach journey to Manchester. Ruben Amorim's men faced Fulham at 7pm and the manager finished his post-match press conference at about 9.40pm.
![[Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo in a Range Rover after a late-night drive.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/27-1-25-manchester-united-966960867_cf84a1.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The team arrived back at Manchester Airport at about 1.30AM to get on their cars that they had parked nearby anticipating a flight back. Some players, such as Manuel Ugarte, seemed visibly frustrated after the horrendous ordeal. United are training on Monday despite the horrible journey, but have Tuesday off.
![[Rasmus Hojlund driving in the rain after Manchester United's game.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/27-1-25-manchester-united-966961060.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Amorim will hold practice again on Wednesday morning before the three-hour flight to Romania. SunSport exclusives. Already have these accounts? Don't worry, we've got loads more terrific deals below!. Check out the latest free bets to use on football, horse racing, and lots more.
![[Matthijs de Ligt driving a car in the rain.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/27-1-25-manchester-united-966961018.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
That is where they will take on FCSB on Thursday's crunch Europa League clash as they look to seal a place in the top eight. That leads straight to the Last 16, which is quite important for United amid their ongoing woes in the Premier League. The Red Devils have plunged down to 12th place in the table, which means winning the Europa League poses as their best chance of gaining Champions League qualification next season.
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