Manchester United to host AS Roma at Old Trafford in Champions League group stage on November 3
Manchester United will host AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 3 in their fourth group-stage match of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils go into the game under pressure after an extended winless run.
Manchester United have failed to secure a win in their last nine matches and are seeking a response after winning their opening Champions League game and then suffering consecutive defeats to Atlético Madrid and Como 1907. Michael Carrick’s side will play at the Theatre of Dreams, which the preview describes as an advantage, but the coaching staff have struggled to get their strategies to work consistently. On the other side, the preview notes that the Wolves have continued a positive run in domestic competition and in Europe, drawing with Fenerbahce, losing to Real Madrid and then beating Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in their last Champions League outing.
Bruno Fernandes is listed to start in the attacking midfield role for Manchester United and is described as crucial to both midfield and attack despite not being in top form. Marcus Rashford’s participation is not yet confirmed, and the club will be without Luke Shaw, Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko, Amad Diallo and Manuel Ugarte due to injury.
The preview names Donyell Malen as AS Roma’s lone striker, noting he has scored three goals in the last two Champions League games and has been one of the most consistent players for the side referred to in the article as the Wolves. AS Roma will miss Mike Svilar, Manu Kone and Lorenzo Pellegrini through injury, while Paulo Dybala is reported to be back in training "for now."
The article supplies projected lineups in two blocks: Lammens (GK); Dalot, De Ligt, Maguire, Mazaoui; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Zirkzee; and Gollini (GK); Ghilardi, Balerdi, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley; Mora, Soule; Malen.
The preview predicts a Manchester United 1-3 AS Roma scoreline, arguing that despite being at home United are likely to struggle while AS Roma arrive with confidence from recent form. Broadcasters listed for the match are Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV in India, and TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and BBC in the UK.
The clash is scheduled for November 3 at Old Trafford; Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV are named as options to view the match live. For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram.
