Manchester United go to FC Porto within the Europa League tonight, in what guarantees to be an entertaining conflict in Portugal.
With Erik ten Hag’s job safety within the steadiness, the results of this sport may both be the catalyst for constructive change or push the Dutchman nearer in direction of the exit door.
There’s much more strain on the result of this match as a result of either side dropped factors of their Europa League openers final week.
Prepared for battle in Porto #MUFC || #UEL pic.twitter.com/GrymnN2aSo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 3, 2024
Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire have skilled for Manchester United forward of the conflict and may very well be concerned, although Mason Mount is a doubt. Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw stay sidelined.
FC Porto vs Manchester United – Match preview and workforce information
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Porto: LWWLW
Vitor Bruno’s workforce discover themselves in second place within the Primeira Liga, with Sporting Lisbon residing in high spot after accumulating most factors from seven video games.
Porto’s solely home defeat got here in opposition to Sporting in late August, with the spectacular Victor Gyokores and Geny Catamo scoring for the defending champions.
The Portuguese outfit surprisingly misplaced their opening sport in Europe this season, with Norwegian facet Bodo/Glimt edging them out 3-2 every week in the past.
This fixture is a chance for redemption for each groups, including an additional contact of significance.
Manchester United: WWDDL
Manchester United’s latest kind has raised concern with Ten Hag under-fire following a downturn in performances.
The objectives have dried up for a facet that look bereft of confidence and their 3-0 dwelling defeat to Spurs was a damning indictment of the path they’re going in.
Their Europa League marketing campaign additionally started underwhelmingly, with a 1-1 draw at dwelling to Erik ten Hag’s former membership, FC Twente.
After a 7-0 demolition of Barnsley within the Carabao Cup that elevated optimism a fortnight in the past, United have scored just one purpose within the final three video games.
Final Assembly: FC Porto 0-1 Manchester United, UEFA Champions League, fifteenth April 2009
It’s been 15 years because the final assembly between the groups, in a contest that noticed a timeless Manchester United purpose.
Returning to Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo thundered in the one purpose of the sport with an unstoppable effort from distance that soared into the highest nook.
Not solely was the shot decisive in seeing United progress into the semi-finals of the Champions League, but additionally earned Ronaldo the inaugural Puskas Award.
Ronaldo in opposition to Porto = #UCLdraw | @juventusfcen pic.twitter.com/HJ4PysyDuK
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 14, 2020
United had been drawn in opposition to English opposition within the semi-finals however the ruthless partnership of Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo noticed off the specter of Arsenal.
The Pink Devils misplaced within the last in Rome, as Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona beat them 2-0 to stop Sir Alex Ferguson and his gamers from lifting the Champions League in consecutive years.
Predicted Lineups
Porto: Costa; Mario, Perez, Djalo, Moura; Varela, Vieira, Pepe, Gonzalez, Galeno; Omorodion.
Manchester United: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Eriksen, Ugarte; Diallo, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund.
Who’s the referee?
German referee Tobias Stieler is the match official. He will probably be assisted by Christian Gittelmann and Mark Borsch. The VAR is Bastian Dankert and he will probably be assisted by Fedayi San.
What channel is Porto vs Man United on?
Porto vs Man United will probably be accessible to look at on TNT Sports activities 2 and Discovery+.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off on the Estadio Do Dragao will probably be at 20:00 BST on Thursday third October 2024.
Odds
Porto – 3/2
Draw – 23/10
Manchester United – 17/10
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