Manchester United can enter the international break with some optimism if they beat Luton Town this afternoon and supporters have backed Erik ten Hag to stick with many of those who performed well in midweek.
22.10.2023 - 16:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United began what is a crucial week for them with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Scott McTominay opened the scoring for the visitors with a scuffed effort which creeped into Wes Foderingham's far post. However, they were pegged back just six minutes later when the Scottish international was adjudged to have handled a Blades cross in the area; Oli McBurnie fired home the resulting penalty.
United were better after the break and won the game with less than 15 minutes remaining as Diogo Dalot fired in a brilliant long-range effort for the Reds. The victory moves Erik ten Hag's team up to eighth, five points off the top four.
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Verdict
Of course the standout fixture there comes next Sunday when the Reds host Manchester City in the derby. The latter period of the next six matches will also be tough with Newcastle and Chelsea on the horizon.
Clashes with Luton and Everton should result in victories if United's top-four ambitions are to be realised but it is the three games against top-four contenders which will provide the biggest tests.
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