Manchester United defeats Sabah FK 4-0 in Champions League opener

Manchester United secured a 4-0 victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford on Thursday to begin their Champions League campaign. Matheus Cunha opened the scoring, followed by goals from Benjamin Sesko, Bruno Fernandes, and Lisandro Martinez. The win provides a boost for Michael Carrick ahead of the upcoming Manchester derby. Several players facing criticism recently showed improved form, including Martinez and Sesko, who scored in back-to-back games. Mason Mount returned to action after an injury, while Joshua Zirkzee also featured. Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Marcus Rashford did not play, leaving them available for the weekend match against the Cityzens.

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