Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, and his team plan to use the international break to clear their minds after suffering their fourth loss in a row against Brighton. Despite their recent struggles, Guardiola remains confident in his team's abilities and welcomes the upcoming challenge ahead after a tough defeat against Sporting. As Man Utd fans react to the appointment of Amorim, questions arise whether Man City is struggling or simply pacing themselves.
The new Man Utd manager, Ruben Amorim's appointment has been confirmed, with a two-and-a-half year contract signed. This would have a big impact on the current squad, as evident from the frustration shown by one player and the possibility of adding new players. Former sporting director of Liverpool has revealed that Amorim has been issued a "now or never" ultimatum by Ratcliffe for the Red Devils job, while Scholes and recent comments from Maresca signal doubts about the leadership abilities of Reece James. With Amorim's transfer vow to Sporting Lisbon, a move for the club's sensation looks likely, while a dilemma looms over the future of the £75m signing at Chelsea.
Graeme Souness has voiced his criticism of Manchester United's INEOS hierarchy, blaming them for the club's struggling transfer market strategy. With new manager Ruben Amorim already facing a tough task, Souness warns that the club's summer signings may not be enough to improve their current standings in the Premier League and Europa League tables. As the Portuguese is set to take over from recently sacked Erik ten Hag, Souness cautions that the club's poor decisions in the transfer market may continue to haunt them.
In the midst of a managerial shake-up, Man Utd are reportedly targeting 17-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting to bolster their squad. With the expected appointment of Sporting's Ruben Amorim as the new head coach and the recent sacking of Erik ten Hag, the club is looking to make quick acquisitions to improve their performance. While former Ajax players have struggled at Man Utd, Quenda could be a promising addition alongside Amorim.
In a highly anticipated match, tensions ran high as Fenerbahce hosted Manchester United in the Europa League. After an early goal from United's Christian Eriksen, Fenerbahce's Youssef En-Nesyri equalized just after halftime. But the real drama came when Jose Mourinho was sent off after heated protests over a denied penalty for Fenerbahce. With this draw, United continues to struggle in the Europa League and remains winless.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford was subbed off at half-time in their Europa League match against Porto, leading to speculation about a potential injury. However, manager Erik ten Hag explained that he was simply rotating players ahead of the team's upcoming match against Aston Villa on Sunday. Rashford had been a standout player in the first half, scoring a goal and providing an assist, but was ultimately replaced by Alejandro Garnacho as United went on to draw 3-3 with Porto. Many fans and commentators were surprised by the decision, but it seems Ten Hag had one eye on the team's upcoming busy schedule.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag unexpectedly substituted star player Marcus Rashford at half-time in the Europa League match against Porto. While many speculated an injury, ten Hag explained that it was all part of the plan as they look ahead to their upcoming match against Aston Villa. Despite Rashford's strong performance in the first half, the substitution proved costly as Porto was able to come back and tie the game before the break.
The new 36-team format of the Europa League kicks off tonight with a match between Manchester United and Twente. Fans can expect to see new addition, Ugarte, starting for United and Rashford returning to the team. Don't miss out on the action and join the discussion with #bbcfootball or follow the coverage through WhatsApp or text. Plus, don't forget to test your Europa League knowledge with our quiz. And, while you're at it, stay updated on the Carabao Cup matches tonight between Arsenal and Bolton and Liverpool and West Ham.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United legends took on Celtic's legends in a charity match, with one of the highlights being Wayne Rooney's return to the pitch. The former Man Utd star, who is now a manager, showed his skills with a well-placed free-kick that left fans in awe. His appearance also sparked nostalgia for many, who couldn't believe how much time had passed since his days as a player at the club. Despite some funny comments about his age, the majority of fans were thrilled to see Rooney in action once again.
Manchester United's Scott McTominay, who is on the verge of being sold to Napoli for £25 million, allegedly had a heated confrontation with a teammate last season. Despite interest from Fulham, the midfielder is now expected to move to Italy pending a successful agreement on personal terms and a medical. This news comes after McTominay's impressive season where he scored 10 goals, but also reportedly caused some tension in the dressing room.