Man Utd 4-0 Sabah: Winning return to Champions League as Benjamin Sesko scores again for Michael Carrick's side
Manchester United secured a 4-0 victory against Sabah FC in their return to the Champions League. Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez highlighted a dominant performance at Old Trafford.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant milestone for Manchester United's European campaign and demonstrates the tactical impact of manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United made a winning return to the Champions League as they beat Sabah FC in style with a 4-0 victory at Old Trafford. <p>The Azerbaijani side started brightly but Matheus Cunha converted Patrick Dorgu's 27th-minute cross and, although Joy-Lance Mickels should have levelled, two goals late in the first half from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko put United in total control.</p><p>Michael Carrick made changes in the second half with the points secure but there was still time for Lisandro Martinez to smash home from close range after some flashy play from Joshua Zirkzee, who produced an eye-catching cameo. Signs of that United swagger.</p><p>With goal difference a potentially significant factor in the league phase of this Champions League format, this was a fine night's work on their return.
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