Manchester United made tactical adjustments beyond the pivotal introduction of Christian Eriksen at half-time in their Champions League win over Copenhagen.
05.10.2023 - 20:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have one final chance to go into the second international break with some optimism when they host Brentford on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag has overseen United's worst start in 39 years, following Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League defeat at home to Galatasaray. Despite twice taking the lead through Rasmus Hojlund, a series of defensive mistakes allowed the Turkish side to come away with all three points.
Off-pitch issues also surfaced during the defeat, with an investigation underway after more than 1,000 Galatasaray fans getting tickets among home supporters. It all adds to a feeling of frustration around Old Trafford and they could do with three points at the weekend.
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Banner repair
United’s famous ‘honour and glory’ Sir Matt Busby banner at Old Trafford has been refurbished and reinstated after part of it was torn down by Galatasaray fans after Tuesday's Champions League tie.
Members of the travelling contingent in the away end, who had just seen their side win 3-2, pulled down a section of the banner after full-time. One visiting fan is said to have attempted to walk out of the ground with it.
However, club staff have been praised for their role in retrieving the torn-off section, with the banner now fully restored and put back in place at the stadium. Prominent United fan group Stretford End Flags shared images of the banner back in situ and in one piece.
The group wrote on X, formerly called Twitter: “We shall not be moved! The torn-down section of the Sir Matt Busby "Honour and Glory" banner
Manchester United made tactical adjustments beyond the pivotal introduction of Christian Eriksen at half-time in their Champions League win over Copenhagen.
Manchester United enjoyed a vital win on an emotional night yesterday as they beat Sheffield United 2-1.
Erik ten Hag has paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, describing him as a legend and a giant.
England football star Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86, his family confirmed in a statement. Bobby was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with Manchester United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. He played an impressive 103 games and scored 49 goals during his time playing for the team.
Old Trafford erupted on Saturday afternoon, after Scott McTominay stepped up and delivered the most unlikeliest of victories for Manchester United. After 92 minutes of football, Erik ten Hag's men were trailing 1-0 against Brentford, but the Scottish international changed everything almost singlehandedly.
Scotland assistant manager John Carver expects Scott McTominay to get his chance at Manchester United after scoring a late brace against Brentford.
Scott McTominay was the hero on Saturday after coming off the bench to score two late goals as Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1.
Manchester United wrestled back some momentum in their Premier League charge with a rousing comeback win over Brentford on Saturday afternoon. Scott McTominay was the hero for United in that match as he scored twice deep into stoppage time to snatch three points at Old Trafford.
Bedraggled, befuddled and beaten. No, not Manchester United traipsing off in midweek but the Reds leaving the Brentford Community Stadium a little over a year ago.
Manchester United have released a statement detailing the findings from an investigation into how more than 1,000 tickets fell into the hands of Galatasaray supporters during their Champions League game at Old Trafford on Tuesday night - and how the club will strive to prevent a repeat in the future.
Manchester United once again seek to bounce back following consecutive home defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray this week.
Manchester United have not been able to catch a break at left-back this season and it continues to hamper them in other positions across their misfiring team.
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.
Altay Bayindir is delighted with his start to life at Manchester United, even though he has yet to make his debut for the club.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has questioned whether Erik ten Hag possesses the right credentials to manage "big stars and egos" within the Manchester United dressing room.
Manchester United had 11 players out with injury at one stage last month. The club had taken a lot of flack for their underwhelming start to the season but any team that loses a whole starting XI of players are going to struggle.
Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford "can do better" after he was substituted in the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Hannibal Mejbri has already become an example for the rest of his teammates after two successive starts.
Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.