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Erik ten Hag’s team will be aiming to bounce back after losing at Old Trafford again at the weekend

Karl Matchett
Tuesday 03 October 2023 17:43 EDT
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Galatasaray train ahead of UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester United

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The Uefa Champions League continues with matchday two starting on Tuesday night, as Manchester United get their first chance to play in front of their fans in the competition this season. They’ll be hosting Turkish side Galatasaray and looking to kick-start their European campaign having been beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich in their opener.

At the same time, Galatasaray fought back from two goals down against Copenhagen to pick up a point, leaving Man United bottom in Group A after the first round of fixtures.

While the Red Devils therefore are in sore need of a victory, the form guide is strongly against them doing so - they’ve lost four of the last six including a home weekend defeat to Crystal Palace. Follow the latest news and updates from Man United vs Galatasary below and get the latest odds and tips here.

David Beckham recalls first meeting Alex Ferguson after Manchester United signing

David Beckham has recalled how he looked up to Sir Alex Ferguson as a “father figure” during his time at Manchester United in a clip from his upcoming Netflix docuseries, Beckham.

In a teaser clip ahead of the docuseries’ release, the legendary footballer holds up a photograph of one of the first times the pair met.

The docuseries also features footage of a young Beckham describing what it was like to sign for United.

“[Sir Alex was] one of the most important people in my life from the age of 12, 13,” Beckham said.

Karl Matchett3 October 2023 18:47

Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly considering minority stake bid for Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering changing his bid and buying a minority stake in Manchester United, according to reports.

Ineos founder Ratcliffe, who had attempted to buy Chelsea last year, joined the race to purchase United in January and had been the sole bidder before Sheikh Jassim entered the running a month later.

A lengthy takeover saga has followed with numerous bids entered by both boyhood fan Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim, but no progress has been made over any potential change of ownership from the Glazer family, who announced in November they were open to selling the club.

Manchester United’s valuation on the New York Stock Exchange plummeted by more than £500million last month in the wake of reports the Glazers may not sell.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly considering minority stake bid for Manchester United

The Glazer family announced in November they would be open to selling the club

Karl Matchett3 October 2023 18:38

Raphael Varane reveals formula for Manchester United to claim Champions League glory

Raphael Varane has won the Champions League more often than Manchester United have. Which, given Europe’s importance to United’s identity, is an indication of the Frenchman’s success in his time at Real Madrid. It ought to mean few are more qualified to discuss what it takes the secure the club game’s most prestigious prize.

And, on the face of it, United scarcely look candidates. Languishing 10th in the Premier League, defeated in their last two top-flight games at Old Trafford and fortunate to only be beaten 4-3 by Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener this season, they have not reached the competition’s semi-final since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. They have only progressed to two quarter-finals in the subsequent 10 years: once under David Moyes, once with an almost surreal conclusion to a visit to Paris Saint-Germain under then caretaker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Neither their stuttering start to the season nor their decade of disappointment bodes well but Varane argued they can win the competition.

Raphael Varane reveals formula for Manchester United to claim Champions League glory

Varane won four Champions League titles at Real Madrid and believes struggling United have what it takes to lift the trophy

Karl Matchett3 October 2023 18:30

Sheikh Jassim makes Manchester United takeover decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new bid

The Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim still wants to buy Manchester United outright after Sir Jim Ratcliffe considered altering his bid to take a minority stake in the club.

United have been up for sale since last November when the owners, the Glazer family, announced a strategic review.

Sheikh Jassim, a banker, and the British petrochemicals billionaire Ratcliffe, through his company Ineos, have emerged as the two most persistent bidders, submitting offers that have valued the club at around £5bn. The Glazers are thought to want more.

Ratcliffe, a lifelong United supporter, had proposed buying a majority stake in a deal which would have left the Glazers with a stake in the club their late father, Malcolm, acquired in a leveraged buyout in 2005. Two of the six Glazer siblings – Joel and Avram – are thought to be particularly keen not to sell up completely.

Sheikh Jassim makes Man Utd takever decision as Sir Jim Ratcliffe considers new bid

Sheikh Jassim has maintained he wants to acquire full shares in the club after reports suggested Ratcliffe is considering a minority stake

Karl Matchett3 October 2023 18:24

Is Manchester United vs Galatasaray on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Champions League

Manchester United will hope to get back on track in the Champions League as they host Galatasaray in their second Group A fixture.

Erik ten Hag’s side were beaten by Bayern Munich in the opening fixture of their European campaign despite scoring twice late on in a hectic end to a 4-3 defeat in Germany.

The club’s stuttering start to the Premier League season has since continued with an unconvincing win over Burnley followed by a narrow home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Galatasaray, conversely, are yet to lose in the league this season and took a point from their Group A opener against FC Copenhagen.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Karl Matchett3 October 2023 15:38

FT - Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

Group A results and standings:

Copenhagen 1-2 Bayern

Man United 2-3 Galatasaray

  1. Bayern 6pts
  2. Galatasaray 4pts
  3. Copenhagen 1pt
  4. Man United 0pts
Karl Matchett3 October 2023 10:11

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