Manchester United is determined to bounce back from their previous draw with Crystal Palace and kick off their Europa League campaign with a win against Dutch club FC Twente. With three clean sheets in a row, United has shown promising performances since the international break and will be relying on generational talents Garnacho and Mainoo for a successful game. However, United's manager Erik ten Hag, who started his career with Twente, may not make as many changes as last week's match in order to secure a win against their top-four rivals.
Manchester United Set to Face FC Twente in Europa League Opener
Manchester United will embark on their Europa League journey on Thursday, August 18, as they welcome Dutch side FC Twente to Old Trafford. After a disappointing draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League, United will be eager to rebound and kick-off their European campaign with a victory.
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Erik ten Hag's Twente Connection
United manager Erik ten Hag began his coaching career with FC Twente, guiding the club to a KNVB Cup title in 2011. He spent four years at Twente before joining Ajax in 2017, where he won three Eredivisie titles and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
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With the international break over, all eyes will be on the highly-anticipated match between Liverpool and Manchester United. Former Liverpool player Djibril Cisse has praised Ekitike's performance since joining the team, but he will face tough competition for a striker spot from Man United's Benjamin Sesko. Both players had impressive performances in the Bundesliga last season, with Ekitike slightly edging out Sesko in terms of goals and assists. However, Sesko's potential and expected output shows that he still has much more to offer on the pitch.
Deepti Sharma put up an impressive performance with both bat and ball, but eventually it was England's day as India fell short by just 4 runs in their pursuit of 288. Despite a solid start from Smriti Mandhana and a century stand between Harmanpreet Kaur and Mandhana, India couldn't maintain the momentum in the final overs and were unable to secure their first win in the World Cup. The decision to replace Jemimah Rodrigues with Renuka Thakur proved to be a crucial factor in the loss for India.
As Liverpool prepare to face off against rivals Manchester United at Anfield, all eyes are on new signing Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker, who arrived from Newcastle United in a high-profile transfer, has so far failed to live up to expectations and is now facing pressure to perform. Liverpool legend John Aldridge has condemned Isak's lackluster performances and is calling for him to step up as the Reds desperately need a win against their fierce rivals. With the international break providing a much-needed opportunity for Isak to improve his fitness, all eyes will be on him as he takes the field against United on Sunday.
In a historic moment, Cameroon's Bryan Mbeumo became the fastest goal scorer in the history of Premier League clashes between Liverpool and Manchester United. Scoring in just the second minute at Anfield, Mbeumo follows in the footsteps of former United midfielder Nicky Butt, who scored in the first two minutes at Old Trafford in 1995. However, the goal was not without controversy as it came after a collision between Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who went down with a head injury.
After an unconvincing victory over Sunderland, Manchester United faces a tougher challenge in an away game against Liverpool. In order to succeed, manager Ruben Amorim must break from tradition and utilize a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the talented Matheus Cunha playing in his preferred No.10 role. The team needs to exploit Liverpool's defensive weaknesses, and Amorim must have faith in his attacking players to deliver. The pressure of wearing the famous United shirt should not be a burden, but a motivation for Cunha to help the team return to success.
In a thrilling match between India and England, the star batters Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur put up a record-breaking partnership of 125 runs for the third wicket. This guided the Indian team to victory in their chase of 289 runs. The two batters showed great resilience and skill, setting a strong platform for the rest of the team to capitalize on. This partnership is now the highest for India in Women's World Cup chases. Former England captain Heather Knight's century was not enough to secure a win for her team as India's bowlers did a commendable job in the death overs. With this win, India moves up in the rankings, making this a historic moment for women's cricket.
Manchester United secured their first victory at Anfield in nine years with a 2-1 win over reigning champions Liverpool. Despite going behind early, United bounced back with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and a late winner from Harry Maguire. The victory moves United up to ninth in the Premier League table and puts pressure on Liverpool's title defense. This was a much-needed win for United and a significant setback for Liverpool who have now suffered four consecutive defeats.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire scores a late header to defeat Liverpool 2-1 in their Premier League clash at Anfield. This is the first time since 2016 that United have won at Anfield in the league, with previous results being heavily in Liverpool's favor. Maguire credits the win to the team's improved performance and dedication to delivering for their fans.
In a thrilling match at the Ranji Trophy Elite Group B, Saurashtra's last-wicket pair managed to take their team to a four-run lead against Karnataka, despite a stellar performance from Shreyas Gopal. The legspinner took a career-best eight wickets to put Saurashtra in trouble at 342 for nine. But a crucial partnership between Chetan Sakariya and Yuvrajsinh Dodiya allowed Saurashtra to take the lead. In their second innings, Karnataka currently hold a small 85-run lead with the openers at the crease.
Reports suggest that Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, are keen on securing the services of defender Harry Maguire from Manchester United. Maguire, whose contract with United runs until 2026, has reportedly attracted interest from other clubs in the Middle East as well. However, Maguire has expressed his desire to stay at United and continue his role as club captain, but a potential move in January cannot be ruled out.