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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole picks the bones out of Manchester United's 1-0 defeat in Istanbul to Galatasaray.

Match Report

Manchester United fall to their first European defeat of the season at the hands of Galatasaray thanks to a header from Burak Yilmaz.

Live Commentary

Live text coverage of the Group H Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Manchester United in Istanbul, courtesy of Sports Mole.

HT Report

Manchester United ride their luck but defend doggedly to go in level with Galatasaray at the break.

Team News

Phil Jones starts his first game of the season for Manchester United against Galatasaray in Istanbul tonight.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League Group H match between Galatasaray and Manchester United in Turkey.

Head to Head
Build-up
Ashley Young trains with United
Galatasaray supporter prank calls Manchester United's Ashley Young
A Galatasaray supporter prank calls Manchester United winger Ashley Young and shouts "Welcome to hell!" ahead of the two teams' Champions League meeting this evening.
Nov 20, 12:15
Phil Jones
Sir Alex Ferguson "looking forward" to welcoming back Phil Jones
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he is delighted to start defender Phil Jones against Galatasaray this evening following the 20-year-old's extended period on the sidelines.
Nov 20, 11:24
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Galatasaray supporters 'welcome' Manchester United to Istanbul
Manchester United are forced to leave the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul through a separate terminal after almost 1,000 Galatasaray fans come to 'welcome' them.
Nov 20, 04:34
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Manchester United want to win against Galatasaray'
Sir Alex Ferguson insists that his Manchester United side comprised largely of young players are determined to defeat Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday.
Nov 20, 01:14
Phil Jones
Phil Jones to start for Manchester United
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirms that Phil Jones will feature from the start against Galatasaray.
Nov 19, 19:28
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie miss Galatasaray trip
Manchester United rest Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Turkish side Galatasaray.
Nov 19, 13:59
Denis Irwin playing for Manchester United
Former Manchester United full-back Denis Irwin reflects on Galatasaray trip
Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin looks back on when he played in Istanbul against Galatasaray.
Nov 19, 12:30
Wayne Rooney in training on November 19, 2012
Wayne Rooney 'returns to training ahead of Manchester United's Galatasaray match'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will reportedly return to action against Galatasaray in the Champions League following an ankle injury after featuring in training.
Nov 19, 10:57
Wayne Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson hopeful of Wayne Rooney recovery
Sir Alex Ferguson says that Manchester United's medical team will determine on Sunday if Wayne Rooney will be fit to play against Galatasaray in midweek.
Nov 18, 03:59
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