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MATCH PREVIEW & MORE INFO
Man United: possible starting lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee
Twente: possible starting lineup: Unnerstall; Van Rooij, Hilgers, Bruns, Salah-Eddine; Eiting, Regger; Rots, Steijn, Van Bergen; Lammers
Match Preview
Manchester United kicks off their 2024-25 Europa League campaign at Old Trafford with a match against Eredivisie side FC Twente. This is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, and United will look to build on their strong home form against Dutch opposition, having lost just one of nine previous matches at Old Trafford.
Manchester United Overview
Despite an eighth-place Premier League finish last season, United secured their Europa League spot by winning the FA Cup. Their start to the new season has been inconsistent, with three wins, three losses, and one draw from seven games. Most recently, Erik ten Hag's side was held to a goalless draw at Crystal Palace. United will be aiming to make a strong start in the newly expanded 36-team Europa League group stage, which also includes the likes of Porto and Rangers.
This match holds personal significance for Erik ten Hag, who has a deep connection with FC Twente, having supported and played for the club. United are strong favorites to win, having lost just once in their last 24 Europa League home matches. They are also one of the bookmakers' favorites to win the competition, which they last won in 2016-17.
FC Twente Overview
Twente finished third in the Eredivisie last season, their best finish in a decade, and have had a solid start to the new campaign, winning their last two games in style. A 2-0 win over Heerenveen was followed by a 5-0 thrashing of Almere City, leaving them fourth in the table. However, Twente missed out on Champions League qualification after a close aggregate loss to Red Bull Salzburg in the qualifiers. They now turn their focus to the Europa League, making their first appearance in the group stage since 2012-13.
Manager Joseph Oosting, in charge since July 2023, will be aiming to end the club's seven-game winless streak in the competition. Success against English sides has been rare for Twente, with just one win in 13 attempts.
Team News
United remain without several players, including Leny Yoro (foot) and Luke Shaw (calf), while Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof are doubtful. Erik ten Hag could rotate his squad after a series of clean sheets, with Harry Maguire possibly coming into the defense. Marcus Rashford, who was rested against Crystal Palace, may return to the starting lineup. The attack could also see Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, and Antony competing for places, while Rasmus Højlund is being gradually reintroduced.
Twente are missing Michal Sadilek and Younes Taha due to injuries. Manager Oosting is unlikely to make major changes to a side in good form, with Sem Steijn, who has scored seven goals in eight games, expected to continue playing a key role behind striker Sam Lammers.