On February 1, Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford in a Premier League match. Seeing the upcoming football fixtures on TV helps you understand how a jam-packed schedule can change a team’s run. United under Carrick: what’s already visibleMichael Carrick was appointed head coach to lead the team on January 13, and his start was telling: the team beat Manchester City 2–0 at Old Trafford. Brief conclusionThe fixture is a test of whether Manchester United under Carrick can turn big highs into a steady run. Fulham don’t forgive slack transitions, so the key will be discipline between phases—and ruthless finishing when the chances arrive.