by Ten Hag lays flowers as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Manchester United are in desperate need of a victory in this season’s Champions League and will hope to earn one when they take on FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford this evening.
Erik ten Hag’s men slumped to a disappointing 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasary last time out in the European top flight and three points would keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive after two consecutive defeats.
It’s set to be an emotional evening at Old Trafford in what their first home match since the passing of club legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who captained United to their first-ever European Cup in 1968.
United will pay tribute to Charlton with a minute’s silence before the game, while a wreath will be on his seat in the directors’ box and players and staff will wear black armbands.
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Will Erik ten Hag makes any changes at half-time? He’s got plenty of options on the bench with Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount primed to go.
Manchester United need a bit of impetus to get them into gear in the final third.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 21:02
Ten Hag lays flowers in Old Trafford centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Erik ten Hag laid flowers in the centre circle at Old Trafford before both teams and fans observed a minute’s silence.
Ten Hag lays flowers in centre circle as Man United pay tribute to Bobby Charlton
Manchester United paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of kick-off against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night (24 October). Erik ten Hag laid flowers in the centre circle at Old Trafford before both teams and fans observed a minute’s silence. Outside the stadium, fans paid tributes of their own, with flowers and scarves placed on the United Trinity statue, which features Charlton alongside George Best and Denis Law. The England World Cup winner, who also captained United to their first-ever European Cup win in 1968, passed away over the weekend. He was 86.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:58
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Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:54
Half-time! Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
45 mins: There’s no added time at the end of the first half and a short chorus of boos rings out from the home fans who have endured a tepid 45 minutes of football.
Manchester United need to step it up considerably after the break. A draw would keep them in trouble in Group A but a win would put them right back in the mix to reach the knockout rounds.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:50
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
43 mins: Diogo Goncalves receives the ball just outside the United penalty area and shoots. His effort is deflected just wide of the far post but that’s another warning that Copenhagen can threaten when they get up the pitch.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:48
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
40 mins: Some of the Manchester United fans are getting a little frustrated. Rasmus Hojlund has only had 11 touches so far which is the least of any player on the pitch.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:47
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
37 mins: Close! Elias Achouri receives the ball on the left wing and comes inside. He weaves past Scott McTominay before pinging a shot at goal from the edge of the box.
Andre Onana drops low to guard the near post but leaves the ball to bobble wide of the goal.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:42
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
34 mins: Scott McTominay brings the ball forward and gives it to Marcus Rashford. Rashford holds it up before slipping Sergio Reguilon forward on the overlap.
Reguilon floats a cross into the middle and McTominay can’t keep his header down with the ball flying over the target.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:39
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
31 mins: Over half an hour played at Old Trafford with Manchester United starting to take control of the game. They’re winning the ball back nicely and not allowing Copenhagen to get into the final third.
A bit more ruthlessness in the final third will do them wonders though.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:36
Man Utd 0-0 Copenhagen
28 mins: Man Utd are pushing forward more and more but they aren’t managing to create many chances.
Rasmus Hojlund holds the ball up and lays it off to Diogo Dalot who decides to cut inside and give to the ball to Raphael Varane instead of crossing it into the penalty area.
Mike Jones24 October 2023 20:34
