Despite a promising opening 10 minutes from the home side, Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 derby day win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Group A sparked into life with Manchester United battling to a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen and Bayern Munich ending Galatasaray’s unbeaten streak, winning 3-1.
October 19th looked like a key date for the conclusion of Manchester United’s takeover saga. However, further delays are expected in ratifying Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposal for 25% of the club for a rumoured £1.3 billion.
Manchester United have lost their opening two Champions League games for the first time in the club's history, but bigger issues are surrounding the club.
Crystal Palace's Tuesday night visit to Old Trafford failed to inspire as Roy Hodgson's side lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the third round of this year's Carabao Cup, but the scheduled Premier League action this weekend gives the Eagles a second opportunity to triumph