Manchester United vs Sabah: UEFA Champions League - preview, team news
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is preparing his team for their return to the UEFA Champions League against Azerbaijani champions Sabah. Despite a slow start in the Premier League, Carrick remains optimistic about the team's ability to compete against top-tier European opposition.
Why it matters
The Champions League is a major financial and prestige driver for elite football clubs, and United's performance is a key indicator of their recovery under new management.
Man Utd have taken only four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says the team is ready to rise.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Michael Carrick is in his first full football season as Manchester United's manager [Jon Super/Reuters] By AFP Published On 9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026 Michael 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.
Having 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.
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