Manchester United is aiming to finally stop their unfortunate run in the Europa League, as they face PAOK FC, who are also winless in the contest. This will be the first time that these two teams meet, making them an unfamiliar foes with each other. Man United remains to be winless in the Europa League, their worst run since 1970-1983. With that, Man United are now eager to finally earn a win in the contest, and halt this unfortunate run. On the other hand, PAOK are no better, because just like Man United, they are also winless in their campaign. That is why through this match, PAOK are aiming to finally score a win, as first timers in the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on November 8, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Manchester United
Man United, currently in 21st place in the 36-team Europa League table, has been on a poor run since 1980 to 1983, having drawn four and lost two of their last six European games. The Red Devils have never gone seven games without a win. They have drawn each of their opening three fixtures under former manager Erik ten Hag, despite leading in all three games. The Red Devils have also drawn in Turkey against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. Erik ten Hag has been sacked, and Ruud van Nistelrooy has overseen two matches as interim boss. Van Nistelrooy is tasked with reigniting Man United’s Europa League campaign. Additionally, the Red Devils have won all six of their previous home meetings with Greek opposition by an aggregate score of 20-1.
Man United will be without several key players due to injuries, including Mainoo, Maguire, Shaw, Malacia, Antony, and Yoro. Mount has returned to training, but may miss Thursday’s match. Christian Eriksen will be assessed before kickoff. Fernandes is available for return, starting alongside Hojlund or Zirkzee.
PAOK FC
PAOK is competing in the Europa League for the first time in four years after reaching the quarter-finals in the Conference League last season. They have failed to win any of their opening three games in the competition. They only have one win in their last 13 matches and five defeats in their last six continental away games. Despite this, PAOK has made a strong start to defend their Greek Super League title, accumulating 20 points from their opening 10 games. They will focus on Thursday’s European clash with Manchester United to avoid going three games without a win against English opposition. In fact, PAOK lost their last two such matches against Chelsea in 2018-19.
PAOK faces off against Man United, with Dejan Lovren, Mbwana Samatta, and Vieirinha ineligible due to not being selected in the club’s Europa League squad. Mady Camara and Stefan Schwab will start in midfield. Meanwhile Shala Shoretire, who left Man United for PAOK, is in contention for the match.
Prediction:
Manchester United
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