Man Utd thrash Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return
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Manchester United opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 rout of Azerbaijan's Sabah at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored. Manager Michael Carrick said Sesko's return to form was a boost ahead of the Manchester derby against City. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich beat Bodo/Glimt 5-0, Cesc Fabregas's Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1, and Fenerbahce drew 1-1 with Roma.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Man Utd vs Sabah team news LIVE!
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Man Utd put four past Sabah on Champions League return. 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.
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TechRadar (outlet profile)
Man Utd vs Sabah FREE streams: How to watch Champions League 2026/27 fixture online from anywhere. All the ways to watch Man Utd vs Sabah free live streams online from anywhere as Michael Carrick takes the Red Devils ba…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
LIVE: Manchester United vs Sabah – UEFA Champions League. Live updates from our text commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford star in the league phase.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Manchester United vs Sabah LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction. United kick off their 26th Champions League campaign at home to European minnows
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Man United v Sabah LIVE: Michael Carrick’s side make long-awaited Champions League return. Manchester United open their campaign against the champions of Azerbaijan
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WalesOnline (outlet profile)
How to watch Man Utd v Sabah - TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details. Manchester United return to Champions League action tonight as they host Sabah at Old Trafford. Here’s how to watch the game live on TV
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Como enjoy dream Champions League debut, big wins for Man Utd and Bayern Munich
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Torhüter findet den Ball nicht: Slapstick pur bei Uniteds 4:0. Lisandro Martinez erhöhte für Manchester United auf 4:0 gegen Sabah FK. Den Treffer gibt es hier im Video.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Ruthless Red Devils make statement Champions League return. United breeze past Sabah in easy win at Old Trafford
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Man Utd cruise past Sabah on Champions League return with 4-0 win. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Manchester United ease to victory over Sabah on Champions League return
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GB News (outlet profile)
Manchester United cruise to 4-0 win against Sabah and dominate Champions League opener. Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 win against Sabah, dominating their Champions League opener. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ben…
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Com gol de Cunha, Manchester United goleia Sabah na Champions League. Diabos Vermelhos estrearam na competição europeia com vitória sobre o Sabah, nesta quinta-feira (10/9), em Old Trafford
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Manchester United enjoy triumphant return to Champions League but far sterner tests await. Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Michael Carrick and his side enjoyed a triumphant return to Europe’s top tier against the champions…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
VIDEO: Lisandro Martínez aprovechó a un arquero perdido y marcó un gol para Manchester United en la Champions. El marcador central alcanzó el decimoquinto tanto en su carrera
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Manchester United reach major milestone after Champions League return
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Manchester United fans issue Patrick Dorgu left-back verdict after Champions League win. The £25m signing impressed in the Champions League win over Sabah
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Como celebrate dream Champions League debut as Bayern Munich run rampant against Bodo/Glimt. There were wins for Como and Bayern Munich on their first night of Champions League action while Fenerbahce were held to a draw
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La Patilla (outlet profile)
Manchester United arrolló al Sabah y regresó a la Champions con una goleada en Old Trafford.   Old Trafford recuperó la Liga de Campeones con una victoria irrebatible, tan superior el Manchester United como se prev…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Manchester United thrash Sabah in Champions League return as Fabregas's Como shine on European debut. Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4-0 rout of Sabah on Thursday, with Matheus Cunha, Brun…
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Man Utd want to keep pushing – Michael Carrick knows tougher tests lie ahead
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Manchester United: Michael Carrick drops team news hint for Man City clash as double change is explained. Man United host rivals in first Manchester derby of the season
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Why Man City are fired up to end their Old Trafford hoodoo: Squad unity, the star duo drumming standards into newcomers and the missing ingredient players say Enzo Maresca has added ahead of Man United clash. Ayyoub Bou…
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La Nación (outlet profile)
Lisandro Martínez le respondió con ironía a una leyenda del fútbol inglés que lo criticaba por su llegada a la Premier League. El jugador del Manchester United habló con el panel de CBS Sports luego de marcar un gol en…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Man United's Carrick pleased with Sesko's return to form ahead of City derby
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The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
Man United player ratings v Sabah: Fernandes 7, Tielemans 8, Sesko 8
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Fabregas delighted as Como live up to Champions League standard in dream debut
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Fenerbahce coach Kartal’s resignation refused as bottles thrown in Roma tie. Fenerbahce president refuses Ismail Kartal's resignation after fans threw bottles at coach in Roma Champions League tie.
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Fabregas Delighted as Como Live Up to Champions League Standard in Dream Debut
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TheJournal.ie (outlet profile)
Man United mark long-awaited Champions League return with 4-0 win. Michael Carrick’s men cruised to victory against minnows Sabah.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Fenerbahce coach stuns players by resigning after Champions League draw. Ismail Kartal’s decision to quit caught many of his players by surprise, including goalscorer Archie Brown
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La Jornada (outlet profile)
Regreso triunfal a la Champions. El brasileño Matheus Cunha (10) anotó el primer gol del Manchester United en la Champions en casi tres años, cuando los Reds fueron eliminados en la fase de grupos, y ayer en su regreso…
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iNews (outlet profile)
Man Utd’s dilemma after finally finding the next Michael Carrick. The numbers show exactly why Youri Tielemans had to come off against Sabah
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The Citizen (outlet profile)
Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start. 'I think the confidence boost is definitely big. It's important to recover good and focus on the derby,' said United forward Benjamin Sesko.
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Man United’s Carrick Pleased with Sesko’s Return to Form Ahead of City Derby
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The Citizen (outlet profile)
Manchester derby poses Maresca’s first big test. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action.
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Man Utd injury update: Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo latest news and return dates. Michael Carrick hoping for key selection boosts ahead of City derby clash
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Champions League manager quits just minutes after first match
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GB News (outlet profile)
Benjamin Sesko can be special once Man Utd polish their rough diamond. Just over a year since Benjamin Sesko walked in the door at Manchester United and it remains difficult when it comes to judging how good he really i…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Stunned Champions League star discovers manager has quit club just minutes after final whistle. This is the moment a stunned Champions League star discovers his manager has quit just minutes after final whistle.
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Three things we learnt from United's 4-0 over Sabah | The Verdict. Danyal Khan gives us his verdict on Manchester United's 4-0 victory over Sabah in the Champions League.
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Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Manchester Derby Poses Maresca’s First Big Test, Chelsea Aim to End Hull Honeymoon
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Enzo Maresca backs Elliot Anderson’s swipe at Man United ahead of Manchester derby. Anderson described Manchester City as the ‘kings’ of the city after joining the club earlier this year
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Man Utd XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League. Michael Carrick has selection dilemmas for Manchester derby at Old Trafford
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
‘Kings of Manchester’ – City boss Enzo Maresca defends Elliot Anderson’s claim
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Michael Carrick shrugs off Elliot Anderson ‘City are kings of Manchester’ claim
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Michael Carrick underlines key change at Man United since returning to club. United beat Sabah 4-0 in the Champions League to enter the derby with renewed confidence and Carrick believes there has been a shift in expect…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Carrick faces derby test as expectations soar at Man Utd
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Lisandro Martínez se tomó revancha en la TV inglesa y atendió al aire a un histórico defensor que lo criticó durante el Mundial. El argentino marcó su primer gol en Champions con el Manchester United. Fue en la goleada…
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Man City XI vs Manchester United: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League. Enzo Maresca confirms key return for derby day at Old Trafford
Factual core
- Manchester United defeated Sabah 4-0 in a Champions League match.
- The victory marked Manchester United's return to the Champions League.
- Matheus Cunha scored for Manchester United in the match against Sabah.