Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.
13.10.2023 - 04:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A number of Manchester United players were in action on Thursday evening as the international break reached full flow.
Scott McTominay started for Scotland as fell to a 2-0 defeat in Spain, while Facundo Pellistri was in the starting line-up for Uruguay's meeting with Colombia. Victor Lindelof, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir were all benched for Sweden, Cameroon and Turkey respectively.
Several other United stars will be in action over the weekend but Erik ten Hag's focus will be much closer to home, with the Dutchman at Carrington working with those not called up. He will hope for the return of a few first-team players before next Saturday's trip to Sheffield United.
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Andersen on United
Joachim Andersen has stuck a further boot in on United by saying playing at Old Trafford is much easier than facing Manchester City.
It's been a tough start to the season for United, despite Saturday's dramatic and uplifting comeback against Brentford. Ten Hag's side have already suffered four defeats and sit down in 10th in the Premier League, the only top-half side with a negative goal difference.
One of the most frustrating defeats came at home to Crystal Palace, a side they had beaten comfortably in the Carabao Cup just a few days beforehand. It was Andersen who got the only goal of the game with a thunderous strike into the top corner and past Onana.
Now the centre-back has moved to put down United while discussing his match-winning strike. When asked by the Danish outlet Bold.BK if he'd seen his goal back, he replied: “Yes, I’ve seen it a few times. Crystal
Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester United will be looking to put a sobering derby defeat behind them tonight as they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
Pep Guardiola could make several changes to his Manchester City starting XI for the derby showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.
Manchester United have a quick turnaround before their Premier League game vs Sheffield United.
It's been a difficult season so far for Manchester United.
Manchester United fans voted to name Casemiro as their Player of the Month for September, with Bruno Fernandes' sumptuous volley at Burnley voted as Goal of the Month.
Brighton, Crystal Palace, Galatasaray. When it rains it pours. At Old Trafford it even rains inside.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's UEFA Champions League group stage tussle with Galatasaray at Old Trafford this evening.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has once again pointed the finger at the decision-makers at Manchester United and Chelsea amid their ongoing struggles, and not the clubs' respective managers.
Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to return to his scoring ways after a difficult start to the new season for Manchester United.
Manchester United's move to bring Casemiro to Old Trafford last summer was scoffed at by some, with critics claiming the £60million fee paid to Real Madrid was way too much for a player who turned 30 earlier that year.
The ex-girlfriend of Antony has issued a fresh statement after the winger's return to the Manchester United squad earlier this week.
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United's decision-making let them down in their defeat to Crystal Palace, as their set-piece vulnerability was exploited once again.
Crystal Palace exacted immediate revenge on Manchester United yesterday with a hard-fought victory as Erik ten Hag and his players slumped to a fourth Premier League defeat of the season.
Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford "can do better" after he was substituted in the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Dan Gore scored and captained Manchester United’s second string as they destroyed Blackburn Rovers.
Mason Mount has said Manchester United will look at areas to improve following their defeat against Crystal Palace.
Manchester United is set to face Crystal Palace for the second time in four days at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils emerged victorious in their previous encounter, a 3-0 win in the Carabao Cup, which also proved successful for betting enthusiasts. This triumph, along with their recent 1-0 win against Burnley, has provided a much-needed boost for United after a lacklustre start to the season.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Hannibal Mejbri has already become an example for the rest of his teammates after two successive starts.