Eriksen was involved at both ends as Manchester United began their Europa League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Manchester United face FC Twente on Wednesday in their opening match of the new-look Europa League.

Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes both hit the crossbar in the same passage of play.

Rashford scored his first goal since March at Southampton and then hit a brace against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup.

Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen all scored braces.

Joao Pedro headed home the winner for the Seagulls in the fifth minute of added time.

Zirkzee turned home an Alejandro Garnacho cross in the 87th minute.

Eleven of the 20 signings made his since appointment in 2022 have a Dutch association.

The 27-year-old has been linked with Galatasaray, Tottenham and Fulham in recent days.

United head to Wembley very much the underdogs as their neighbours look to complete another Double.

The 50-year-old’s announcement will inevitably fuel speculation about a potential move to Manchester United.

Manchester United captain Fernandes said: “If for some reason they don’t want to have me, I will go, but if they want me I will stay.”

The Red Devils suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park on Monday night as more pressure was heaped on boss Erik ten Hag.

The 24-year-old winger impressed in Europe on Wednesday night.

Bruno Fernandes’ double inspired the end of the hosts’ four-match winless run in the Premier League to move them up to sixth.

The second-tier side fought back from 3-0 down and then had a late extra-time winner disallowed for a marginal offside.

Future is bright for Man Utd, says ten Hag

Kristoffer Ajer cancelled out Mason Mount’s goal, with both efforts coming in stoppage time.

Ten Hag’s future at United has been questioned following Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a minority stake in the club.

United face Liverpool in the quarter-finals.

Alex Iwobi’s last-gasp goal earned them an impressive away victory.

Hojlund will miss Saturday’s match against Fulham and the midweek FA Cup tie at Nottingham Forest.

The in-form 21-year-old has scored seven goals in his last six appearances for United.

Manager Ten Hag will have no direct input in the appointment.

Rashford was left out due to illness after reportedly spending Thursday night in a Belfast nightclub, but United say the issue has now been resolved.

The Red Devils are under intense scrutiny given they are already out of Europe, the Carabao Cup and Premier League title race.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Group have a greed to buy a 25 per cent stake in the Old Trafford club.

Bournemouth eased to a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The Turkish champions are well-placed to qualify having won the reverse fixture 3-2 and Ten Hag knows his side will be unable to reach the knockout phase if they lose the Group A encounter.

Manchester United teenager Garnacho opened the scoring at Everton with an overhead finish that will be a contender for goal of the season.

The Dutchman felt his side would have gone on to win comfortably had they taken one of four first-half opportunities.

Casemiro, on his return from injury, was replaced at half-time of the 3-0 defeat and United have now confirmed he will miss a key run of fixtures.

The Magpies had only won one of their previous 41 away matches against the Red Devils in all competitions.

Erling Haaland struck twice – the first from the penalty spot – and Phil Foden added another as Manchester City eased to a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

United have won their last three matches in unconvincing fashion ahead of Sunday’s 191st Manchester derby.