Manchester United threatened by AS Rome ahead of the Old Trafford clash

Manchester United-AS Roma illustrates the contrast between United's debacle in the Premier League and Roma's ambition at Old Trafford. Weeks follow one another and look alike for Manchester United. Mistreated on the English stage, the most decorated club in British football alongside Liverpool is posting the worst start to a season in its history in 38 years.

And it is not in the Champions League that it has managed to reassure its fans this season. Sitting twentieth in the league phase, United is already up against the wall and must absolutely react to avoid jeopardising its future in the top 24.

Roma, which arrives at Old Trafford this Tuesday evening, does not really look like a victim. Even though the Italian club has not taken stock, its style of play, under the experienced Gian Piero Gasperini, can trouble an English side mired in doubt despite Michael Carrick's retention.

This MU‑Roma clash evokes some memories. In 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo had almost tamed the Wolf on his own at the end of the Ferguson era.

The expected line‑ups Manchester United: Lammens ; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui ; Mainoo, Santos ; Fernandes, Tielemans, Mount ; Mbeumo. Roma: Gollini ; N’Dicka, Mancini, Hermoso ; Molina, De Roon, Pisilli, Wesley ; Cristante, Soule ; Malen.

The Champions League match between Manchester United and AS Roma will be broadcast this Tuesday evening on Canal + Live 5 from 21 hours. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, MyCanal.