Sheriff vs Manchester United: Kick off time, prediction, TV, live stream, Europa League team news, h2h results
Manchester United head to Sheriff Tiraspol looking to bounce back from their first Europa League setback.Erik ten Hag’s team were defeated 1-0 by Real Sociedad a week ago at a quiet Old Trafford, less than two hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced. It ended United’s winning streak of four games in a row.
This will be their final encounter before the international break, following the announcement that this weekend’s Premier League match against Leeds has been postponed due to policing concerns ahead of the state burial on Monday.
Sheriff are upbeat after their 3-0 win against Omonia put them atop Group E following the opening match.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Sheriff vs Man United is scheduled for a 5.45pm BST kick-off on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
The Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau will host the match.
Where to watch Sheriff vs Man United
TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting at 5.15pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the BT Sport website or app.
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Sheriff vs. Manchester United team news
Ten Hag does not have to worry about resting or rotating his players for the journey to face Sheriff because there is no game this weekend.
Casemiro, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Maguire all started against Real Sociedad and are expected to start again, while the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho might come in to bolster what should be a very strong squad.
Marcus Rashford did not exercise on Wednesday and was not called up to the traveling squad, which included Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, and Facundo Pellistri are still out with injuries, while Luke Shaw has returned.
Prediction for Sheriff vs. Manchester United
Man United will need to respond to their initial setback, as Real Madrid discovered last season when they lost at the Bernabeu.
United will field a solid team as they attempt to end the international break on a bright note, and they should have the quality to get their European campaign back on track.
Man United will win 3-1.
