Man United v Sabah LIVE: Michael Carrick’s rampant side hit their stride before crucial derby with City

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·10 September 2026

Man United v Sabah LIVE: Michael Carrick’s rampant side hit their stride before crucial derby with City

Manchester United’s long-awaited Champions League return was a happy one, with the Premier League side taking apart Sabah 4-0 – ahead of a crucial derby with Man City, no less.

United are back among the European elite for the first time since 2023, a spell of just over 1,000 days, after Michael Carrick’s transformative impact last season.

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And despite a slightly sluggish start domestically, and with a new-look midfield still bedding in, United were comfortable winners at Old Trafford, courtesy of goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez.

Azerbaijani champions Sabah, debuting in the Champions League here, did create a few clear chances, but they failed to convert as United built momentum ahead of their Premier League derby with City.