Man United vs Luton: Erik ten Hag seeking home comforts as struggling Red Devils face must-win tie against Premier League new boys

PREVIEW: Man United vs Luton: Erik ten Hag seeking home comforts as struggling Red Devils face must-win tie against Premier League new boys

Joel Omotto 11:00 - 11.11.2023

Manchester United host newly-promoted Luton Town in a match they must in to ease pressure on beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag after their disappointment in Copenhagen

Manchester United must find a way to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag and the club as they host Luton at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Champions League campaign continues to be a source of frustration for United, who were beaten in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night by Copenhagen to leave themselves bottom of Group A and facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages.

That made it nine defeats in 17 matches so far this season, with last weekend's last-gasp win over Fulham doing little to lift the mood as the struggle for consistency with performances and results goes on.

Luton held Liverpool to a draw last time out but a result at Old Trafford would mark their most significant result back in the top-flight.

Team news

Marcus Rashford will be available for United, despite being shown a straight red card in the defeat to Copenhagen.

Jonny Evans was forced off early in that match and is ruled out as a result, adding to the club's injury woes at the back. Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez remain out, while Casemiro is not expected to return until after Christmas.

Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof will battle for a starting berth alongside Harry Maguire.

Luton will likely again turn to Ross Barkley, after his strong display against Liverpool, and Andros Townsend will hope he's done enough to keep his place after making his first start in that match.

Defenders Mads Juel Andersen and Reece Burke remain out, with Albert Sambi Lokonga and Luke Berry also still sidelined. Chiedozie Ogbene has been passed fit.

When and where to watch

The match will kick off at 6 pm Kenyan time and will be live on SuperSport TV.

Predicted line-up

Man United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Dalot; Eriksen, McTominay, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

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