Manchester United host Omonia Nicosia just a week after defeating the Cypriot side 3-2 in the Europa League.Erik ten Hag's side fell behind in Cyprus but ...
This will be Omonia's third such game, losing the previous two against Arsenal in 1994 (pictured above) and Manchester City in 2008. They've won just two of their 36 away matches all-time at this level, beating Maltese side Rabat Ajax in 1985 and Irish club Shamrock Rovers in 1987. While it's been rare this season, acting as a catalyst off the bench is nothing new for Rashford. But United did not spend £73million on Sancho 14 months ago in the hopes he would be “solid”. In his first substitute appearance of the season, Marcus Rashford made all the difference in last week's reverse fixture in Cyprus. Manchester United trailed 1-0 at half-time, so Erik ten Hag brought him on in place of Jadon Sancho. It cannot happen." "It doesn’t happen. Jose Mourinho's Roma trail Real Betis 1-0 in Spain at half-time. The council has been asked to respond by midday on Friday, October 14. The Gunners have won 11 of their 12 matches this season in all competitions. (Photo: Getty Images)
Manchester United vs Omonia Nicosia. UEFA Europa League Group E. 8:00pm, Thursday 13th October 2022. Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Scott McTominay (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Attempt saved. Manchester United 1, Omonia Nicosia 0.
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Antony to Dalot on the extreme right and the ball is back with Antony who finds Fred. Malacia finds Rashford wide on the left and the ball is back to Malacia. He finds Dalot on the right and the passage of play changes. Dalot escapes a yellow as he brings down Bruno from the back with a sliding tackle. Antony to Martinez and he produces a good lofted cross to find Fred but he heads it well wide. Charalampous with a brilliant through ball to Bruno, he dribbles well but he tried a selfish shot in a situation where he should have passed to Cassama who as unmarked on the right. Fred with an amazing through ball, looks like it is a tad bit fast for Ronaldo but he gets there eventually to slot a cross. The Red Devils have never lost three in a row at Old Trafford in European competition. Bruno Fernandez takes it and finds Casemiro with a beautiful lob but Case heads it wide First from Ronaldo and then reacted well to keep Rashford off the score board. He attempts a cross but it is blocked Corner for United and it is taken quickly by Bruno Fernandez as usual.
Manchester United are in Europa League action once again, this time Omonia Nicosia making the trip to Old Trafford.
United play host to Omonia at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Lennon - "Everyone is going to have to play brilliantly, at the top of their game tonight. Paramount+ (English) and VIX+ (Spanish) will also stream for subscribers. [DAZN](https://www.dazn.com/en-US/home?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=sne&utm_campaign=campaign&utm_term=term&utm_content=1011l200898 "All clubs playing in Europe have the same problems. It kicks off at 8 p.m. But we have a squad to cope with it. "Martial and Rashford gave them fresh impetus and there’s nothing you can do about that, really. Ten Hag - "We're going all out for the victory. I have different options and that's good." 0 1
Erik ten Hag wasn't willing to look past Omonia Nicosia with his squad selection, but Man United left it late to save their Europa League campaign.
McTominay, suspended against Newcastle after picking up five yellow cards in the Premier League, looked sure to start but Ten Hag kept him on the bench in favour of [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro), who should be in the XI again Sunday. Scott McTominay's goal (92:26) was the latest by Man United this season in all competitions. Manchester United: The Red Devils have a quick turnaround to return to Premier League action Sunday against Newcastle. From there, they would've faced a last-32 tie against a team dropping down from the Champions League, possibly [Barcelona](/soccer/team?id=83), Milan or [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111). Uzoho faced 34 attempts on goal, 13 of which were on target, but was beaten only in the 93rd minute after a scramble in the penalty area. But if that was a low point, his display at Old Trafford was exactly the opposite. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Rashford in particular should have been more clinical, but he may feel it's better to miss chances against Omonia than against Newcastle on Sunday. For the fourth game in a row, one of Ten Hag's substitutes came on to score. [Report: Man United-Omonia Nicosia](/soccer/match?gameId=652743) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights)
Manchester United only need a victory to enter the next round while Omonoia fight for pride in the Europa League.
The Irish manager would be proud of his team’s performance in the reverse fixture and would want Omonoia to produce a similar outing if they want to give Manchester United a shock at the Theatre. The club needs three wins in three games and would want the others to drop points if they are to qualify for the next round. But Erik Ten Haag would look to get his team back on track with a victory against Omonoia at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Omonia Nicosia. UEFA Europa League Group E. 8:00pm, Thursday 13th October 2022. Old Trafford.
The defeat to Manchester City was a wake-up call of how far United are away from the top of English football right now. But the win gives United hope of topping their Europa League group. Embarrassing in the eyes of some. And in the end, for the fourth game in a row, a sub scored for United. Snatching victory against a side sixth in the Cypriot league is hardly something to shout about - but afterwards Erik ten Hag was quietly satisfied with his team's display. But when you bring Rashford behind and a new combination on the left with Luke Shaw and Jadon Sancho, we create energy, they bring tempo on that wide left area, that's good to see and it can be your sub will score." There was a clear feeling of frustration around Old Trafford as the clock ticked past 90 minutes. When you believe in it, the opponent is getting tired, the subs can have an impact when they have the right attitude, the focus to be direct, are fresh and score. He told BT Sport: "It would have been the greatest result in the club's history. It tells you something about the spirit in the squad, they understand it's not about 11 players, you have to do it, and sometimes it works like that. Sometimes you have a night you will not succeed and some players today was the night but what the good thing is the team keep going, they don't give up, keep believing [they will] score and in the end they get rewarded. Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag: "[Our] performance until the box was good but the finishing was not that good.