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Fenerbahce vs Man United - Europa League live: And Spurs vs AZ Alkmaar

Man United Team News - Rashford and Garnacho START

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho will be either side of Joshua Zirkzee, with Rasmus Hojlund only on the bench after recently returning from injury.

It appears Lisandro Martinez will play at left back, with Victor Lindelof likely to partner Matthijs de Ligt in central defence.

United should expect drama in Turkey

Things have not always gone to plan when United have travelled to Turkey, and they are unlikely to have things all their own way tonight.

'Set off sooner, AZ Alkmaar!'

All eyes on the traffic after Tottenham’s last two European home games (against Milan & Qarabag) delayed because the visitors were late to arrive at the stadium. Looks quiet out there on the streets of North London at the moment. AZ are coming from the same hotel as Qarabag came from last month… hopefully they set off sooner.

Man United are in the building

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 24: Casemiro of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Fenerbahce SK and Manchester United at Fenerbahce Suekrue Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on October 24, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 24: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Fenerbahce SK and Manchester United at Fenerbahce Suekrue Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on October 24, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

All smiles at Tottenham

Tottenham thrashed West Ham 4-1 on the weekend, so it is little surprise their players appear in great spirits ahead of tonight's game.

The stage is set

We are now just under 90 minutes away from kick-off, with team news on the way shortly.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 24: A general view inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Fenerbahce SK and Manchester United at Ulker Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho still holding out for another Premier League medal

Mourinho was in fine form at his press conference yesterday, and even aimed a dig at Man City amid their legal battle with the Premier League as he joked that he may still get a fourth winner's medal if Pep Guardiola's side are stripped of their titles.

United finished second to City in 2017-18, and Mourinho seems to be holding out hope that they may yet be upgraded to champions.

Can Tottenham make it three wins from three?

Tottenham host AZ Alkmaar tonight looking to make it three wins from three in Europe.

They will have to do so without their captain Son Heung-min who will not be risked after recently returning from injury.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur FC celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and West Ham United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

'Calm before the storm... or not!'

Calm before the storm inside the stadium right now with just under two hours until kick-off but it was far from it outside. As you can see from the video below it has been getting very tasty among the Fenerbahce fans with flares lighting up the night sky.
United fans haven’t been shy in singing throughout the city in the bars and restaurants but this, as it so often does in Turkey, have the hallmarks of an incredibly febrile atmosphere for Erik ten Hag and his players. I just hope they are ready for it.

Pressure still on Erik ten Hag

United returned to winning ways by beating Brentford 2-1 on Saturday but must now start to build some momentum.

A defeat tonight would put them back to square one and ramp up the pressure on Erik ten Hag again.

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 23: Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag and player Christian Eriksen holds a press conference at Fenerbahce Can Bartu Facilities prior to the UEFA Europa League match against Manchester United, in Istanbul, Turkiye on October 23, 2024. (Photo by Mehmet Murat Onel/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Can Mourinho come back to haunt Man United?

Jose Mourinho spent two years at Old Trafford between 2016 and 2018, but is now plotting United's downfall.

So, how does he tend to fare against his former clubs?

Good evening!

Who's ready for some more European action?

That's right, we've got Manchester United and Tottenham playing tonight, and United fans might just recognise a familiar face in the opposition dugout...

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 23: Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho holds a press conference at Fenerbahce Can Bartu Facilities prior to the UEFA Europa League match against Manchester United, in Istanbul, Turkiye on October 23, 2024. (Photo by Esra Bilgin/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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