Manchester United will pause for the international break following their 1-0 win over Luton Town.
26.10.2023 - 21:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are counting down the days until their biggest game of the season when they host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag's side go into the derby off the back of three consecutive wins in all competitions, having beaten Champions League opponents FC Copenhagen in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal with a close-range header, Andre Onana the other hero after saving a penalty in added time.
They now have just a few days to recover and prepare for Sunday's Manchester derby, when they welcome City to Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola's side have also rediscovered their form in recent weeks, having gone through a rough patch before the October international break.
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Glazer dividends
The Glazer family did not take a dividend from United from their financial results for the full year.
In the previous financial results that were posted in September 2022 for the year up to June 30 2022, United paid £33.6million out in dividends, mostly to the Glazer family, which was up by more than £20m on the previous year.
Since then, no dividend have been paid to the six siblings who sit on the club board for the year ending June 2023.
Senior club sources said last year the decision for the Glazers not to take a dividend was partly due to the significant investment in the United squad during manager Erik ten Hag's first summer in charge. United invested £225.4m in signings in the last transfer window.
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Garnacho charge
Alejandro Garnacho could face disciplinary action
Manchester United will pause for the international break following their 1-0 win over Luton Town.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admits he has 'other concerns' at Old Trafford despite securing more Premier League victories in his first 50 matches in charge than any other Reds boss.
Rasmus Hojlund was withdrawn in the second half of Manchester United's clash with Luton Town on Saturday afternoon after appearing to pick up a knock.
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.
Manchester United must focus solely on the Premier League today as they prepare for the visit of Luton Town to Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag has made minimal changes to Manchester United's starting team against Copenhagen because he wants to have a consistent side and reward players for their performances at the weekend.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Champions League group stage clash with FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium this evening.
Former England defender Jamie Carragher has compared Rasmus Hojlund's start to life at Manchester United to Darwin Nunez's first season at Liverpool.
Manchester United got back to winning ways against Fulham on Saturday with a late Bruno Fernandes winner.
Andre Onana was delighted with Manchester United's 'brilliant' hard-fought win at Fulham and believes the talk of being in crisis is just part of the territory of playing for such a big club.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was frustrated by the amount of time it took to come to a decision on the controversial VAR call which denied the Reds the opener vs Fulham.
Manchester United are back in Premier League action this afternoon as they head to Fulham and supporters have called for Kobbie Mainoo to get his first start of the season.
Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.
Manchester United winger Antony was deemed fortunate not to have been sent off against Manchester City, thanks mostly to Jeremy Doku's reaction to the incident at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag laid out his argument for why he substituted Rasmus Hojlund after the removal sparked more boos from Manchester United supporters.
A quick look at results would suggest Manchester United are building momentum but those who have watched their recent wins would suggest otherwise.
Manchester United head into the 191st Manchester derby hoping, rather than expecting, to come away with something.
TV pundit Paul Merson reckons Manchester United are dangerous opponents for their treble-winning neighbours Manchester City as they are such massive underdogs on derby day.
Manchester United will be aiming to secure the local bragging rights when they welcome rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford for Sunday's derby.
Former striker Dimitar Berbatov has warned Manchester United they will 'suffer' in Sunday's derby against Manchester City if they take the same approach as they did against FC Copenhagen in midweek.