Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League – preview, team news

Man Utd have taken only four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says the team is ready to rise.Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe’s best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in English football’s Premier League in his interim spell last season.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Dortmund’s Karetsas hospitalised after collapsing in Champions League matchlist 2 of 4Lionel Messi agrees deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Eldenselist 3 of 4Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlistlist 4 of 4Spain’s FA to fund IVF, egg freezing for female football players, refereesend of listHaving secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in Manchester.“It’s a magical competition. It’s where we all want to be. When you’re out of it, you realise how special it is, and when you’re in it, you want to make the...