‘He’s very committed to Manchester United’ Erik ten Hag on Rashford ahead of Copenhagen match
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Manchester United travel to Denmark to face Copenhagen in the Champions League group stages tonight in a must-win fixture in Group A.
The Red Devils come into the match sitting third in the table behind leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Galatasaray. Those clubs face each other in this evening’s other Group A clash.
Harry Maguire’s header and Andre Onana’s last ditch penalty save ensured Erik ten Hag’s men defeated Copenhagen last time out in the Champions League but United have dipped in form since. Two embarrassing 3-0 defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle mounted pressure on the manager but the ended that poor run with a fortunate 1-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday.
Should United pick up anything less than three points this evening they will face an uphill battle to progress through the group. Beating Copenhagen would be a big step in settling the side into a winning mindset but defeat would raise more questions about the leadership group.
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Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd
90 mins: There’s going to be five minutes of added time to play in Denmark. Manchester United are appealing for another handball in the box but this one doesn’t get through a VAR check.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 22:02
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GOAL! Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd (Bardghji, 87’)⚽️
87 mins: Roony Bardghji! The teenager seemingly wins the game for Copenhagen.
After a fine save from Andre Onana, the hosts regain possession. The ball is swung quickly back into the box, a flick on drops the ball to Bardghji who powers it into the back of the net!
Mike Jones8 November 2023 22:00
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Copenhagen 3-3 Man Utd
86 mins: Mason Mount is now on the pitch in place of Rasmus Hojlund. Copenhagen are the team pushing for the winner, they’ve got the advantage and have twice broken down United’s defence.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:58
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GOAL! Copenhagen 3-3 Man Utd (Lerager, 83’)⚽️
83 mins: Late drama. Lukas Lerager, who gave away the penalty, makes a fine run in behind Diogo Dalot and meets a cross that comes over to the far post.
He volleys it past Andre Onana and Copenhagen are level again!
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:55
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Copenhagen 2-3 Man Utd
81 mins: A wonderful press from Garnacho wins Man Utd a corner. Bruno Fernandes takes his time sweeping a plethora of objects off the pitch before setting the ball into place.
He eventually whips the ball into the box and Grabara comes to claim the ball. Maguire nudges him and the goalkeeper spills the ball, the defender puts it into the back of the net but the whistle has already gone for a foul on the goalkeeper.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:53
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Copenhagen 2-3 Man Utd
78 mins: Manchester United are likely to face a lot of action inside their own final third as the match heads to it’s conclusion.
Bruno Fernandes wins a corner ball and nods it away but Rasmus Falk whips it back into the box. Scott McTominay leaps highest and gets the ball clear this time.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:49
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Copenhagen 2-3 Man Utd
75 mins: 15 minutes to play in Copenhagen. Galatasaray are also losing to Bayern Munich in Group A’s other contest meaning United are second in the table as it stands.
Can they see this game out?
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:47
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Copenhagen 2-3 Man Utd
72 mins: The way this game has been refereed, anything that strikes the arm in the box is likely to be given as a penalty. United need to bear that in mind as they look to close out this game.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:43
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GOAL! Copenhagen 2-3 Man Utd (Fernandes, 69’)⚽️
69 mins: Pick that one out.
Bruno Fernandes smashes this spot kick into the back of the net and United have the lead with 20 minutes to go in this game. Is that the luck they need?
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:41
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Penalty to Manchester United!
67 mins: VAR is checking a potential handball. Bruno Fernandes floats a free kick into the box and finds Harry Maguire. He nods the ball onto the outstretched arm of Lukas Lerager.
The referee is called over to the monitor and watches the replays. He points to the spot.
Mike Jones8 November 2023 21:39
