It’s been a testing time for the club, manager and players. Moments away from almost securing a famous victory over unbeaten Chelsea, nearly set United on their way to a 100% start in what’s set to be their most treacherous run of fixtures.
What can be said, the attitude adapted in the Chelsea fixture on Saturday past was the perfect mindset to head into this elite encounter with Juventus, immensely confident. After failing to warrant all three points in their previous home fixture against Valencia, it gave United a second place seat in Group H, behind their opponents for this evening.
Some BIG names have turned out for #MUFC and Juventus! #MUTV's latest Red Rivalries feature is a must-watch ahead of tonight's #UCL game: https://t.co/3v9AyMLNBa pic.twitter.com/xzonfVZGXd
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 23, 2018
A point takes them out of reach from third place, Valencia, who play opposition Young Boys away. A win and United will end at the summit of the table, after the first round of group games completed. Not what you’d expect to hear with the turmoil over at the club. But they go into this fixture as the only English Club unbeaten in European competition this run.
Jose Mourinho will be stupid not to go with Anthony Martial after two sublime performances in the Premier League. The Frenchman has been far better, along with Mata, with both being great attacking outlets for Jose’s United team.
👋 The lads have arrived for #UCL training! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/1PHpYFNQKq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 22, 2018
A draw will be good, but against what United face tonight, sitting back is not an option. Both Valencia and Juventus enjoy home clashes against the Devils in the next round, that’s not games United will want to have as must win games.