Broadcast info
Who’s playing: Our focus now shifts to the Europa League where Manchester United will be taking on Turkish side Fenerbahce in Group. The hosts are looking for nothing less than a win in this competition to increase their chances of going top of the group if Feyenoord falls to Zorya Luhansk in Rotterdam. All eyes will be on the maiden return of former Man Utd star Robin Van Persie to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving for Turkey in the summer of 2015. The Dutchman spent three seasons with the Red Devils and helped them win the league for a record 20th time.
What time: 12:05 pm PST/ 15:05 EST/ 19:05 UTC/ 20:05 BST/ 21:05 CET
Which stadium: At the 75,635-seater Old Trafford stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England.
Which channels:
In the USA on ESPN Deportes USA, Fox Sports 1 USA, ESPN Deportes+ USA, Fox Soccer 2GO USA, WatchESPN, Fox Sports GO, ESPN Deportes Radio
In Canada on TSN4, TSN GO
In the UK on BT Sport Live Streaming, BT Sport 2, BT Sport 4K UHD, BT Sport Showcase
In Turkey on Tivibu Spor 2
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Match facts
- Wayne Rooney scored a hat-trick against Fenerbahce on his European debut back in 2004
- These two teams have faced each other only four times
- Fenerbahce have not lost in 12 of their last 13 matches in this competition
- Their most recent meeting ended 3-0 in favor of the Yellow Canaries in Turkey
The Turkish side are already reliving some of their best moments against Man United
Good Morning Dear #Fenerbahçe Family! pic.twitter.com/yLC0hn9TNg
— Fenerbahce_EN (@Fenerbahce_EN) October 20, 2016
Team news
Man Utd
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is fit once again after recovering from injury and could be selected to start. The same case applies to defender Luke Shaw – Mourinho recently confirmed that the Englishman will start in today’s game. The French duo of Anthony Martial and Morgan Schneiderlin have also returned to full training with the club.
Fenerbahce
The return of Robin Van Persie will be the highlight of this match in Manchester. Despite being out of favor at the club, RVP could play a role today against his former employers. Meanwhile, Jeremain Lens and Ozan Tufan are doubtful for this clash due to injuries.
Hours before the match, the 'flying Dutchman' posted this montage on Twitter. He seems to be excited about his homecoming.
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) October 20, 2016
And then Man United added this....
Ahead of his Old Trafford return tonight, RVP's best #MUFC moments are definitely worth another watch. https://t.co/4GyyAAZt7d
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 20, 2016
Match forecast
Jose Mourinho is still struggling to come up with a winning combination at Man United, something that has provided mixed results. The Red Devils have drawn their last two fixtures in all competitions – they drew with Stoke City at Old Trafford before the international break, then also registered the same result against Liverpool on Monday after the break.
Having already suffered three consecutive defeats this season, Mourinho will try to avoid facing three consecutive draws. But they face a struggling side that has only collected nine points from seven matches in the Turkish Super Lig. Despite that poor run, Dick Advocaat’s men are still unbeaten in six games, something that gives them a reason to get at least a point at Old Trafford.
WATCH: Van Persie claims he would still be a Man Utd player had this happened
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