Summary

  • FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray - Hojlund scores two but Red Devils twice squander lead to lose

  • Casemiro sent off for foul in box but Icardi missed penalty - before he then scored winner

  • FT: Lens 2-1 Arsenal - Saka off injured as Gunners beaten after Jesus had given them lead

  • Bellingham scores superb goal as Real Madrid beat Napoli, Bayern Munich & Inter also win

  1. See you tomorrow!published at 23:15 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    Here's Simon Stone's report on Manchester United's defeat by Galatasary.

    And Marissa Thomas' report on Arsenal's defeat by Lens on a bad night for the English teams in Europe.

    You can check out the results on the other matches here, including Jude Bellingham's performance in Real Madrid's victory over Napoli.

    Elsewhere, Burnley beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Premier League, while PGMOL has released the audio used by VAR during Liverpool's defeat by Tottenham.

    It's another big night tomorrow as Newcastle United host Paris St-Germain. You can read the preview here.

    Manchester City are also away at RB Leipzig. Preview here.

    We'll see you tomorrow for more Champions League action.

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    I am sure that in Fergie era the dressing room would have been anything but quiet ('It was very quiet in the dressing room' - Eriksen) after a performance like that.

    One of them 'plastic' fans from London

    Every week that goes by Man Utd and to an extent Arsenal are both showing us they are just not cut out for this level.

    Alan

  3. Zaha celebrates at Old Trafford againpublished at 23:12 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

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    When he reflected on his unfulfilled United career on the eve of the game, Wilfried Zaha said he had emerged stronger for it.

    There are some who argue he had the talent to operate at a higher level than Crystal Palace, and even now could be doing better for himself than the Turkish Super Lig.

    Nevertheless, Galatasaray provide Zaha with the Champions League platform he craved, and almost a decade after making his United debut on this ground, he scored his first goal in the competition.

    Unlike in September 2020, when he scored twice in a Palace win at Old Trafford but no fans were present to see it, this time Zaha was able to milk the celebrations, although they were nothing compared with those that followed the final whistle.

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    Raphaël Varane of Manchester United in action with Muhammed Kerem AktürkoğluImage source, Getty Images

    Remember Varane said Man United could win the Champions League.

    Robert

  5. 'Awful night for Ten Hag'published at 23:07 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

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    This was a truly awful night for Erik ten Hag, who stood in the pouring rain before the final whistle hoping his side could snatch something to give them hope in a campaign that has been as bleak as the weather.

    It is the first time Manchester United have started a Champions League group stage with successive defeats, and piles the pressure on Ten Hag, whose side are bottom of the table, four points behind their visitors who are second, behind Bayern Munich.

    United have now lost two on the trot following Saturday's Premier League home defeat by Crystal Palace, five of their past seven games and six out of 10 in all competitions this season.

  6. Youngest since Haalandpublished at 23:04 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Manchester United

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    Rasmus Hojlund (20 years, 241 days) is the youngest player to score in his first two Champions League appearances since Erling Haaland in 2019 (19 years, 73 days).

    Hojlund is the fourth player to have scored as many as three goals in his first two Champions League appearances for Manchester United, along with Dimitar Berbatov (4), Romelu Lukaku (3) and Wayne Rooney (3).

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    Not even surprised by the Manchester United result, what’s the point of qualifying for the Champions League only to embarrass themselves?

    Stev

  8. 'It is embarrassing'published at 23:00 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Rio Ferdinand
    Former England defender on TNT Sports

    Wilfried Zaha of Galatasaray during the UEFA Champions League matchImage source, Getty Images

    You have got to give Galatasaray credit, when the chances came they punished Manchester United. One minute we showed potential and something to be positive about. Then all of a sudden I had my head in my hands. There is not organisation in this team.

    It is embarrassing. This is the Champions League, the lack of spatial awareness and lack of danger you are going to get punished and we saw that tonight.

  9. Postpublished at 22:57 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Lens 2-1 Arsenal

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    Lens goalscorer Elye Wahi has been named Uefa's Player of the Match.

    He also assisted Adrien Thomasson's equaliser.

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    Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid on the ball during the Napoli gameImage source, Getty Images

    Three top players, Bellingham, Kane & Rice, were transferred in the Summer, but Man Utd trumped them all by signing; Mount, Onana & Evans. Too late now, so start by benching Onana and resign De Gea. Did anyone notice Onana running back from the last minute corner. I'm 73 and would back myself against him in a 50m sprint.

    Stuart

  11. 'We are all in this together'published at 22:51 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

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    Manchester United

    Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United watches from the touchlineImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, speaking to TNT Sports: "The mental errors we make, you cannot allow them at this level. You get punished. This is difficult to control. We are all in this together. We were twice up and in control of the game. We expect more together."

    On Rasmus Hojlund's two goals: "Rasmus scored two great goals. We're happy with that but of course but we didn't win the game. He can be really happy with his goals."

    On Marcus Rashford trying to square it to Bruno Fernandes instead of shooting: "That's up to Marcus. In such a moment he has to make a decision."

  12. 'Lindelof and Varane were soft and weak'published at 22:49 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

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    Paul Scholes
    Former Manchester United midfielder on TNT Sports

    Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund reacts after the gameImage source, Getty Images

    Rasmus Hojlund took his two goals brilliantly.

    There is a bit of Ruud van Nistelrooy in there. Mason Mount did well but he needs a goal. Sofyan Amrabat is not a left-back, he gets done for the third goal.

    It was so wide open at the back. Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane were soft and weak.

  13. 'School football'published at 22:47 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Manchester United

    Rio Ferdinand to TNT Sports: "It's school football, it's Sunday football."

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    Manchester United's Andre Onana reacts at the full-time with his hand on his headImage source, Getty Images

    David De Gea was Manchester United player of the season consecutive years for a reason, it's now more than obvious that he was actually the one carrying the team, covered up for the team, none of Manchester United back four would start for any top team.

    Papito

  15. 'Man Utd are outsiders now'published at 22:42 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ignore Bayern Munich as they will go through, Galatasaray are not a great team, but they are a hard team to play at home.

    Manchester United have no option - they have to beat Copenhagen home and away. They are outsiders now, but it is not impossible. You have got to go for every single game if you are Manchester United.

    United are capable of going through, but I would not be betting on it the way they are playing at the moment.

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    'No Maguire to blame'published at 22:40 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

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    Conradk: No guts, no commitment, no Harry Maguire to blame. What's your excuse this time, Erik?

  17. 'We gave it our all today'published at 22:38 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Lens 2-1 Arsenal

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    Lens defender Kevin Danso speaking to TNT Sports: "We gave it our all today in front of our own fans.

    "It was a difficult game. Arsenal had a lot of quality and made us sit back really deep, but we kept defending and kept our concentration. Luckily we won the game.

    "The goal came from a mistake of our own, they didn't really create it, although it was a brilliant [finish] by Gabriel Jesus.

    "We managed to get one back quickly and went on to win the game. It's a good result.

    "At home we know how strong we are, in front of our fans. That's what we always try to do: win at home.

    "I'm a bit gutted about the clean sheet, but we'll take the three points definitely."

  18. 'Man Utd were all over the place'published at 22:36 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

    FT: Man Utd 2-3 Galatasaray

    Paul Scholes
    Former Manchester United midfielder on TNT Sports

    Disappointed. I don't think Manchester United played that badly, but all the talk before the game was a lack of goals in the team. We disregarded the defensive side of the game, It is not good enough they were all over the place.

  19. 'A lot needs to be done'published at 22:34 British Summer Time 3 October 2023

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    Manchester United

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    Manchester United substitute Christian Eriksen, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's a big disappointment. It was very quiet in the dressing room. I think we had some good spells in game.

    "No, I don't think it's about confidence. It's awareness and sharpness and wrong decisions at wrong times. A lot [needs to be done]. It's the details. If we don't make mistakes, we don't concede like we do.

    "Luckily it's only the start of the competition and we know there are a lot of games to play."

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    Max: Arteta needs to show he has a quality plan B, starting players like Smith-Rowe because he trusts them, not throwing him on at 70 minutes because he's desperate.

    Louis: A typically mature and measured response to that game from many of my fellow Arsenal fans. Some of these people need a reality check.

    Paul: Aw well. If you’re going to have an off night do it in a group stage where you have plenty of opportunity to recover. Not a disaster