Europa League: Man Utd, Spurs in Action
The Europa League is back, and two of England's biggest clubs are in action this week! Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will both be looking to make a strong start to their respective campaigns as they face tough opposition.
Manchester United's Test Against Bayern Munich
Manchester United's first test in the Europa League is a daunting one, as they face Bayern Munich in a rematch of their Champions League quarter-final clash last season. The German giants will be looking for revenge after losing to United on aggregate in that tie, and they are sure to be a formidable opponent.
United will need to be at their best if they are to get a positive result against Bayern. They will need to be defensively solid, as Bayern boasts a fearsome attacking line-up. However, they also have the attacking firepower to hurt Bayern, with Marcus Rashford and Antony looking to continue their strong form.
Tottenham Hotspur's Crucial Match Against Rennes
Tottenham Hotspur are also in action on Thursday, as they face Rennes in their first Europa League group stage match. Spurs are in a difficult group, also containing Sporting Lisbon and FCSB, and they will need to get off to a good start if they are to make it through to the knockout stages.
Spurs will be looking to build on their strong start to the Premier League season, where they have won their first three matches. They will need to be at their best if they are to get a result against Rennes, who will be looking for a positive start to their campaign.
Key Players To Watch
Manchester United:
- Marcus Rashford: Rashford has been in superb form this season, scoring five goals in his first three Premier League matches. He will be a key player for United if they are to get a result against Bayern Munich.
- Antony: The Brazilian winger has settled in well at Old Trafford since his arrival last summer. He is known for his pace, skill and goal-scoring ability.
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Heung-min Son: Son will be hoping to bounce back from a difficult start to the season, where he has yet to score a goal. He is a world-class attacker and is crucial to Tottenham's attacking threat.
- James Maddison: The midfielder has been in impressive form for Tottenham since his arrival from Leicester City. He is known for his creativity, passing range and goal-scoring ability.
Looking Ahead
The Europa League is a tough competition, and both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to go far in the tournament. However, they face tough challenges in their opening matches.
Manchester United's game against Bayern Munich is a particularly exciting one, and it will be fascinating to see how they fare against one of Europe's strongest teams. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to get off to a good start in their group against Rennes.
The games are sure to be exciting and entertaining, and fans of both clubs will be hoping for positive results.