Manchester United have held private talks with the Premier League to express concern over their upcoming fixtures, according to reports.

It is said that the Red Devils are ‘concerned’ about the amount of midweek home games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas.

Ruben Amorim’s side host Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday, in what is their only home match on a weekend from October 5 to December 25.

The Athletic report that United CEO Omar Berrada had a behind-the-scenes discussion with Premier League chief Richard Masters about the fixtures.

The pair had a ‘constructive conversation’, with United requesting a change in how games have been scheduled.

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Following the clash with Brighton this weekend, United next three home fixtures against Everton, West Ham and AFC Bournemouth are all scheduled to take place midweek as things stand.

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