Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce are set to face Erik ten Hag and Manchester United in the headline match of this week’s Europa League fixtures.
For Ten Hag, this clash comes at a crucial time, as he’s under pressure to secure a victory and inject some much-needed momentum into United’s sluggish campaign.
The Red Devils finally ended their winless streak with a 2-1 comeback against Brentford last weekend, marking their first victory in six matches. However, their European form is still a cause for concern, as they’ve won just one of their last nine matches in continental competition.
This season, they have yet to find success in the Europa League, with a late Harry Maguire header rescuing a point at Porto, and a disappointing 1-1 draw at Old Trafford against FC Twente.
On the other hand, Mourinho has enjoyed a more solid start with Fenerbahce. His side played to a draw against Twente and claimed a win over Union St. Gilloise. However, domestically, they are already eight points adrift in the Turkish Super League, leaving them with their own challenges to address.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Fenerbahce vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.K.:
TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: discovery+
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 2 in the United Kingdom, with coverage starting at 7 p.m. BST. Streaming options are available on discovery+, which is currently offering a 7-day FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Fenerbahce vs. Man United kick off?
This Europa League clash takes place at the Şukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey and kicks off on Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.K.:
| Date | Thu, Oct. 24 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Sukru Saracoglu Stadium |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Fenerbahce vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news
Fenerbahce are optimistic that Ismail Yuksek (fitness) and former QPR talent Bright Osayi-Samuel (fitness), who missed the weekend game against Samsunspor, will return for the upcoming match but chances are very slim. However, there are doubts about the availability of Cengiz Under, the former Leicester City loanee, for Thursday night.
Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko’s sharp instincts and physical presence in front of the goal are as strong as ever. Alongside him, Dusan Tadic has also been a key player. The Serbian playmaker has scored four goals and provided two assists this season, adding creativity and finesse to the team’s attack.
Fenerbahce predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Livakovic(GK) — Muldur, Djiku, Becao, Oosterwolde — Fred, Amrabat — Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin — Dzeko.
Injured: Osayi-Samuel, Yuksek
Suspended: None
Manchester United have had a tough start to the season, which is clearly reflected in their Europa League standing, with just three points they are current at 21st position. This poor form mirrors their struggles across all competitions.
After limping off late in the game against Brentford last weekend, the club is anxiously waiting on the fitness of former Real Madrid star Casemiro. Mason Mount, who didn’t feature in Erik ten Hag’s squad on Saturday, is unlikely to make the trip to Istanbul for Thursday’s match.
In a significant setback, United have also confirmed that young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo (muscle) won’t be available along with the likes of Leny Yoro (foot), Harry Maguire (muscle), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia (knee), and Toby Collyer (unspecified) on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Noussair Mazraoui is in contention to reclaim his spot at right-back, which might result in Diogo Dalot shifting to the left-back position. Up front, Joshua Zirkzee will continue to challenge Rasmus Hojlund for the central striker role.
Man United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot — Ugarte, Casemiro — Garnacho, Eriksen, Rashford — Hojlund.
Injured: Mainoo, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw, Malacia, Collyer, Mount
Suspended: None
Fenerbahce vs. Man United Prediction
The Red Devils have scored three goals in each of their last four European away games but failed to win any of them, making a high-scoring draw the most likely outcome.
Although United managed to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford last weekend, ten Hag’s side could face a tough challenge when they travel to Istanbul on Thursday night.
After a thrilling 3-3 draw away to Porto earlier this month, United have built a reputation for being inconsistent, especially away from Old Trafford. It’s worth noting that with Fenerbahce having seen both teams score in four of their last five matches, we’re expecting a similar outcome in this one.
- Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-2 Man United
Europa League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Wednesday, October 23
- Braga vs Bodo/Glimt (3:30 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs Elfsborg (3:30 p.m.)
Thursday, October 24
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs RFS (5:45 p.m.)
- Roma vs Dynamo Kiev (5:45 p.m.)
- Midtjylland vs Union Saint-Gilloise (5:45 p.m.)
- Qarabag vs Ajax (5:45 p.m.)
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Real Sociedad (5:45 p.m.)
- PAOK vs Viktoria Plzen (5:45 p.m.)
- Ferencvaros vs Nice (5:45 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs AZ Alkmaar (8:00 p.m.)
- Lyon vs Besiktas (8:00 p.m.)
- Anderlecht vs Ludogorets Razgrad (8:00 p.m.)
- Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague (8:00 p.m.)
- Malmo vs Olympiacos (8:00 p.m.)
- Porto vs Hoffenheim (8:00 p.m.)
- Twente vs Lazio (8:00 p.m.)
- Rangers vs FCSB (8:00 p.m.)