A Harry Maguire goal secured three points for Manchester United against Copenhagen at Old Trafford. Manchester United Champions League winner odds 40/1.
With a lot of pressure on Erik ten Hag’s side, as well as injuries stacking up, they hosted Copenhagen at Old Trafford.
They needed a win to take them back to within a point of second place, and keep their chances of progression in their hands with the return fixtures to go.
Their performance won’t have done much to silence the critics, but they did take three points. Their goal came from an unlikely source. On the back of man of the match display against Sheffield United in the Premier League, Maguire scored the games only goal.
Harry Maguire gives Manchester United the lead.
A huge goal for #MUFC. #MUNCPH | #UCL
🎥 @footballontnt pic.twitter.com/GTUAopzYv0
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) October 24, 2023
The game did have a dramatic end, however. The Danish visitors were awarded a penalty in added time. With the pressure on, André Onana saved the day and secured the three points for Manchester United.
OMG ONANA SAVED THE PENALTY GUYS THE WORLD IS ENDING😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wjRR96pZQB
— Samii (@samiichels) October 24, 2023
With Manchester United looking for that spark, seeing two players who’ve struggled this season secure the three points could be the welcome boost they’ve needed.
Manchester United Champions League Winner Odds
With Manchester United not at their best, the Manchester United Champions League winner odds being at 40/1 is understandable. However, they’ve got a team capable of beating the best teams in Europe. If ten Hag can mastermind the unexpected it would be some story.
They’ll be hoping, if they get through the groups, the knockout stage draw is favourable to them in each step. If they can get the luck of the draw, they might find themselves in with a chance of going all the way. But if they fail to finish top of the group, the draw is likely to be tough.
Man City 2/1
Bayern Munich 9/2
Real Madrid 13/2
Arsenal 9/1
Barcelona 10/1
PSG 16/1
Newcastle 20/1
Inter 25/1
Atlético Madrid 25/1
Napoli 33/1
Man Utd 40/1
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