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Carrick Knows Tougher Tests Coming After Sabah Cakewalk
Michael Carrick said United’s first clean sheet of the season showed progress after four first-half goals secured a comfortable Champions League win.
- Manchester United defeated Sabah 4-0 at Old Trafford on Thursday, launching their Champions League campaign with a dominant performance in European football's premier competition.
- Old Trafford hosted its first Champions League match since December 2023, as the Red Devils faced a club founded only nine years ago in Azerbaijan.
- Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, and Benjamin Sesko scored first-half goals for United, while Lisandro Martinez tapped home the final goal to secure the team's first clean sheet of the season.
- Head coach Michael Carrick called it "good, exciting football" and emphasized that the clean sheet was "important for us" as the squad progresses through the season.
- Focus shifts to Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at Old Trafford, followed by Champions League trips to Atletico Madrid and Como in October.
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Times of IndiaMan United’s Champions League return begins with 4-0 win, but bigger tests await
Manchester United marked its Champions League return after nearly three years with a 4-0 win over debutants Sabah at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez scored as Michael Carricks side produced its most complete performance of the season ahead of Sundays Manchester derby.
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Michael Carrick hails Manchester United's 'good performance' in 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised his team's performance in their 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah, but acknowledged there is still room for improvement as they look to build on the result ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
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