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Erik ten Hag denied that Manchester United's shaky 3-2 victory at Omonia Nicosia was as concerning a performance as Sunday's 6-3 defeat at City.

“The movement from behind the defending line, so I hoped with Luke and Marcus we could get more effect from that and in my opinion that happens.” After half-time, we dealt well with the setback.” “It was not what I was unhappy with – it was the movement with our ball, the width on the left side, for me was no good first half,” said the Dutchman. Of the overall display, Ten Hag said: “I would call it: ‘[We] stay composed.’ This can always happen – football is a game of mistakes. If you are able to come back you have the performance that you need – a win. It’s not easy against an opponent who are so compact to create chances, and we created a lot of chances.

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Guardiola was proven right and both Foden and [Kevin De Bruyne](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134947/Kevin-De-Bruyne) took advantage of gaps in the United back four, created by Martinez drifting across to Haaland, to tear Ten Hag's team apart. [Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202) international, who stands 5-foot-9 and was due to mark the 6-foot-4 Haaland. [6-3](/soccer/report?gameId=637903) having raced into a 4-0 half-time lead at the Etihad. But sources told ESPN that City's game-plan centred on Martinez being so preoccupied with marking Haaland that he would leave gaps for Foden to exploit in the left side of United's back four. The Nerazzurri, who announced losses of €140m last week, can't afford to let Skriniar leave on a free transfer so they could be open to accepting PSG's new offer. The move was a non-starter given just how late Chelsea's interest appeared as there was so little time to identify and sign a replacement. But they will need to get their act together much earlier before the deadline to land their man. But sources close to the club insist it remains unclear how much of a market there would be for the 37-year-old in January. Xavi Hernandez is also open to the return of his former teammate. The Dutchman has already been told it is highly unlikely there will be money to spend until next summer, reducing the possibility that a replacement could be found for the Portugal forward. Messi joined PSG in 2021 on an initial two-year deal with an option for an additional season if both parties wanted to extend their relationship. United are aware that he could look to move in January in a bid to find regular first-team football.

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''I’m glad that the team won. Three points and [we’re] through to the next round against a tough side, near the top of League Two, and it’s always difficult coming away,'' he told MUTV, following our 2-1 triumph in Cumbria. Manchester United fans will be able to tune in to watch live action of our Under-21s side this weekend, with coverage on MUTV, ManUtd.com and the United App.

Manchester United issues a message to supporters as the Stamford Bridge match details are finalised.

“The police initially sought to cut our allocation from 2,994 to 1,500. “Everyone at Manchester United shares the inevitable disappointment and frustration about both the reduced allocation, and the long delay in confirming arrangements for this game. Last season's corresponding fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, as Jadon Sancho scored our goal.

Erik ten Hag has said he wants Manchester United to be nastier and smarter as he attempts to make them challengers again.

“It’s not something that you build or can progress in a week or a month – it’s a system that has to be and a demand in top football. I have to keep reminding them to play smart but they have to play nasty as well.” We have seen it against Liverpool and Arsenal [when winning] but now we have to do it on a consistent basis; that is what we have to work for now. “We want to play tough, we want to keep the game going and then in the second minute it’s already a booking for Diogo. He referenced Diogo Dalot’s booking for a challenge on Jack Grealish in the opening moments of Sunday’s [6-3 loss at Manchester City](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/02/manchester-city-manchester-united-premier-league-match-report). Like the first booking on Sunday, I really don’t understand.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United can match Manchester City, but that it will take months of work to achieve.

You have to bring it every training, in your system, as a squad, as an individual player. It’s not something you build in a week or a month. But it’s a demand nowadays in top football.” It will take months." It will take more than weeks. He said: “We have seen it [with wins] against Liverpool, we have seen it against Arsenal, but now we have to do it on a consistent basis.

That 3-2 win was followed by a training session on Friday morning before United flew back to England. That comes ahead of United taking on Everton in the ...

It takes just over five hours to fly between Cyprus and Manchester. [Everton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/everton/) in the [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) on Sunday night. [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) stayed over in Cyprus on Thursday night after their turnaround victory against Omonia in the [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/).

Substitute Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United fought back from a goal down to beat Cyprus' Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League.

The Reds will be buoyed by our recent triumph in the Europa League on Thursday night, as a brace from Marcus Rashford and a goal from Anthony Martial ensured we ...

Everton v United (19:00) Troublesome forward, Anthony Gordon, tops the teams scoring charts so far this campaign, finding the net twice. Arsenal v Liverpool (16:30) West Ham v Fulham (14:00) Crystal Palace v Leeds (14:00) Brighton v Spurs (17:30)

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane could recover from an ankle injury in time to play in Sunday evening's Premier League match with Everton.

"Let's see how match-fit he is but he's better in terms of his injury. Seamus Coleman replaced Patterson for the Saints success, with ex-Reds Michael Keane and James Garner among the substitutes. There are obviously other decisions to be made by the boss for a key fixture on Merseyside. "Yeah, he [Calvert-Lewin] is in contention," explained manager Frank Lampard. He's not returned to team training so we have to wait for that moment." "He's back on the training grass so he's outside, doing his work, but still individual.

Manchester United Supporters' Trust says the decision to reduce the away allocation for the club's match at Chelsea sets "a disgraceful precedent".

"Kick-off announced with 15 days' notice and away allocation reduced. Manchester United said: "While we are very disappointed by this outcome and believe it is unjustified, it is clear it is a final decision. "We find it abhorrent and a disgraceful precedent that an away allocation has been cut weeks before a game and after tickets have been allocated." United have already sold their initial away allocation of 2,994, and the club says it is "urgently considering options" as it seeks to remove 624 sold tickets. Manchester United Supporters' Trust says the decision to reduce the away allocation for the club's match at Chelsea at short notice is "a shambles" and sets "a disgraceful precedent". "While we accept that this [decision] may disappoint and inconvenience some fans, it was not the only option available to the clubs and was not a decision taken directly by the police."

Rooney, who played with Ronaldo at United between 2004-2009, said the 37-year-old will be finding his lack of game time hard to swallow.

He’s obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. “Knowing him, it’ll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench … him and (Lionel) Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all.

Will Manchester United respond from their derby thrashing by defeating Everton at Goodison Park? Here's how you can watch the action.

[fuboTV](http://www.fubo.tv/stream/ca/epl/?irad=1372819&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial-TSN-Match-Premier_League_Everton_vs_Manchester_United) [Optus Sport](https://bit.ly/3Jf30UC) Defenders Yerry Mina (ankle) and Mason Holgate (knee) are unlikely to be available, although both have resumed team training. United are favourites for the victory here but not by a significant degree. United manager Ten Hag hopes Raphael Varane could be back after missing the win over Omonia with an ankle problem, although he admitted it "will be close". Luke Shaw could also get the nod over Tyrell Malacia, who has been substituted at halftime in each of the Red Devils' past two games. The rest of the matches are streamed on NBC platform Peacock for subscribers. Sun, Oct 9 Everton play host to Manchester United at Goodison Park, Liverpool. — [can be streamed on fuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/ca/epl/?irad=1372819&irmp=1131770&sharedid=editorial-TSN-Match-Premier_League_Everton_vs_Manchester_United). 14:00 ET The match kicks off at 7 p.m.