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Manchester United vs. Sabah player ratings as Michael Carrick's side earn big win in Champions League return
Manchester United's return to the Champions League for the first time since 2023 was a perfect one, as they thrashed Azerbaijani side Sabah 4-0 to get their campaign up and running.
Champions League recap: Man United, Bayern Munich coast to big wins
Take a look back at all the highlights from Thursday's Champions League action across Europe.
Man United 4-0 Sabah: Michael Carrick's side ease to victory in Champions League opener - as it happened
Manchester United eased to a 4-0 victory over Champions League newcomers Sabah on Thursday.
Man United rout debutants Sabah in Champions League return
Manchester United's long-awaited return to the Champions League began with Michael Carrick's men cruising to a comprehensive 4-0 victory against minnows Sabah FK.
JJ Gabriel scores hat trick on UEFA Youth League debut for Man United
Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel marked his UEFA Youth League debut with a hat trick against Sabah aged just 15.
Weekend predictions: Can Wrexham get a win? Who wins Manchester derby? Elversberg over Bayern?
Arsenal host Chelsea in a heavyweight clash this early in the Premier League, while teams such as PSG and Napoli are on the ropes in their respective title races.
Barcelona's Deco: Anthony Gordon a better fit than Marcus Rashford
Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team's style of play better.
Who are Sabah FK, Champions League debutants, Arsenal/Man United opponents?
Sabah, a club near the Iranian border that didn't exist a decade ago, with a coach who owes his career to a Lithuanian quiz show, are in this season Champions League. How did they make it?
Carrick 'ready to do business' on Man Utd return to Champions League
Carrick 'ready to do business' on Man Utd return to Champions League
Michael Carrick: Man United not in Champions League 'to just enjoy the occasion'
Michael Carrick has said Manchester United are not in the Champions League to make up the numbers and insists his team can make an impression on the competition this season.
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 | Brentford | 3 | +3 | 5 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove A.. | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 11 | Manchester United | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Fulham | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bruno Fernande.. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 | Bryan Mbeumo | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | Benjamin Sesko | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bruno Fernande.. | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 23 | Luke Shaw | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Matheus Cunha | 1 | 3 | 0 |