Manchester United have submitted their official 25-man squad list to the Premier League for the 2026-27 season. The list includes the club's major summer signings and adheres to league regulations on homegrown players.
Erik ten Hag's side currently sit 11th in the Premier League with four points from their opening three matches, recording one win, one draw, and one loss. Their next challenge is a massive home fixture against league leaders Manchester City on September 13th. The squad announcement comes as United prepare for that derby, having scored seven goals and conceded six so far this term.
Who is in the 25-man squad?
The confirmed list features all of United's senior professionals who are over the age of 21. New arrivals who joined during the summer transfer window have been registered. The Premier League mandates that no more than 17 players in the squad can be non-homegrown. United have met this requirement, with several academy products filling the homegrown slots. The full squad is available to view on the club's official squad page.
Which players are currently unavailable?
The squad submission is a procedural necessity, but it does not reflect immediate availability. Three players are confirmed as currently sidelined through injury. Winger Amad Diallo, midfielder Carlos Baleba, and defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte are all absent from selection. Their recovery progress can be tracked on our dedicated injuries section. This leaves Ten Hag with selection decisions ahead of the Manchester derby, where his team will aim to close a five-point gap to their city rivals.
What does the squad list mean for young players?
Players under the age of 21 do not need to be named in the 25-man list and remain eligible to play. This allows United's coaching staff the flexibility to call upon promising talents from the academy as needed throughout the campaign. The official submission simply formalizes the senior group from which Ten Hag will primarily select his matchday squads. The club's current league standings show the competitive context for these selections.
United's early season form has been mixed, and the manager will hope a settled squad can find consistency. The derby against Pep Guardiola's side represents a stern test. All focus now turns to the Etihad Stadium clash this weekend, where United will look to improve their defensive record of six goals conceded in three games.
