{
  "id": 6751366,
  "title": "EPL: Man United must adapt to fixture schedule — Maresca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/epl-man-united-must-adapt-to-fixture-schedule-maresca",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:44:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-united-must-adapt-to-fixture-schedule-maresca/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has advised Manchester United to \"adapt\" to the fixture schedule ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby. City will enter the match with two extra days of rest, following their 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto on Tuesday. In contrast, United secured a 4-0 win over Sabah on Thursday, leaving them with less time to prepare for the Manchester derby. Maresca noted that this scenario is not uncommon in football and that both clubs should be able to handle the challenge. He cited a similar situation during City's previous match against Napoli, where they played Arsenal just two days later. The congested January fixture list, coupled with participation in the Carabao Cup, adds to the challenges faced by English clubs. Maresca sees the Manchester derby as his first significant test since taking charge of City, with the team having won all three Premier League matches so far this season.",
  "summary": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says Manchester United must adapt to their fixture schedule, noting his team has faced similar situations before. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-united-must-adapt-to-fixture-schedule-maresca/",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United needs to adapt to tight fixture schedule.",
    "Man City will have two extra days of rest over Premier League derby.",
    "Maresca sees Manchester derby as first major test as City manager."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Man United must adapt to fixture schedule — Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/epl-man-united-must-adapt-to-fixture-schedule-maresca-6756389",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:28:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}