Man Utd will reportedly struggle to go beyond the Champions League quarter-finals as they look to continue lowering their wage budget.

Man United underwent a midfield overhaul during the transfer window, with Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba brought in to refresh Carrick's options. Those signings will need space to bed in, but are only the start of major changes, as Football Insider revealed Man United are also planning changes at the back.

Manchester United's Under-21s were due to face Manchester City in a Premier League 2 fixture, but the game has been postponed.

The Red Devils celebrate their Champions League return by facing one of the four debutants in this season’s competition.

Manchester United starlet JJ Gabriel has become the youngest ever player to score a hat-trick in the UEFA Youth League. The 15-year-old is thought to be among the most exciting young players in the country, and will likely make his senior debut for Michael Carrick's team this season.

Manchester United 's Champions League return could not have started any better. Michael Carrick's side raced into a three-goal lead before the interval against Sabah in their first involvement in Europe's elite club competition since the 2023/24 season.

Darren Bent would drop Marcus Rashford from the Man Utd starting XI for the Manchester Derby against Man City if he was Michael Carrick.