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8 September 2026

Manchester United will host Sabah at Old Trafford on Thursday night as they aim to claim all three points at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils are coming off a frustrating 2-2 draw away to Everton, so they will be keen to return to winning form in this midweek contest.

Michael Carrick is likely to continue with his preferred 4-2-3-1 system and is expected to ring in a few changes to his starting XI for this match. As a result, Benjamin Sesko could be handed the responsibility of leading the line for the Manchester club.

Senne Lammens is set to start in goal for the Red Devils after conceding twice in his previous appearance. Leny Yoro could be given the chance to impress alongside Lisandro Martinez in the centre of Manchester United’s backline as they try to keep the visitors at bay over the course of the 90 minutes.

Diogo Dalot will look to make his mark at right-back, while Noussair Mazraoui is expected to operate on the opposite flank as a makeshift left-back. Both full-backs will need to stay solid defensively before looking to support the attack further forward.

Harry Maguire is expected to be rested on the bench and will provide cover in the central defensive areas.

Bruno Fernandes was in action for Manchester United during the Premier League 2026/27 match against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, England, on 06 September 2026.

Kobbie Mainoo and Andrey Santos will likely hold the midfield for Manchester United as they try to assert control in the centre of the pitch and create a few promising openings in and around the opposition penalty area.

The gifted attacking trio of Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo will operate ahead of them as part of Carrick’s frontline. All three will have to link up effectively if the Red Devils are to register a convincing result in midweek.

Patrick Dorgu and Youri Tielemans are expected to be named among the substitutes as they wait for an opportunity to make an impact in the second half if called upon.

Benjamin Sesko will spearhead the attack for the Mancunian giants. He will need to find a way to pose a genuine threat in the final third.

Joshua Zirkzee will also be available on the bench and could be introduced in the final quarter of the match if needed to influence the game.