Football
Manchester United host Champions League newcomers Sabah with Carrick's defence under scrutiny
Manchester United return to Champions League football for the first time since 2023 on Thursday when Azerbaijani champions Sabah FK visit Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick looking for a confidence-restoring opener after conceding twice in each of his three Premier League games. Sabah manager Valdas Dambrauskas returns to Old Trafford having previously spent five years coaching with Manchester United's Soccer Schools, completing a personal circle from youth development to opposition dugout.