When Manchester United visit Bayern Munich in midweek, for a UCL group stage fixture, it will mark a milestone for Harry Kane. This will be his first match against both an English club.
It also marks the first time he’ll take on a team, post Tottenham Hotspur, who tried to sign him when he was with Spurs.
Manchester United at Bayern Munich FYIs
Kickoff: Wed. Sept. 20, 8 pm, Allianz Arena, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Competition: UEFA Champions League Group B
Team News: Bayern Munich Manchester United
Starting XI Predictions: Bayern Munich Manchester United
Fun Fact: none, not right now, if you’re a Manchester United fan.
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Google Result Probability: Bayern Munich 62% Draw 20% Manchester United 18%
Let’s take a look at who else might join him in the first team for this one. While United are struggling mightily right now, this is still the headliner fixture of UEFA Champions League matchday 1.
Without a doubt, this is the most all blue blood matchup for the first round of group stage play.
Bayern Munich Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester United
Sven Ulreich; Moussair Mazraoui, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-Jae, Alphonso Davies; Konrad Laimer, Leon Goretzka; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry; Harry Kane
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3, Manchester United 0
Look for the hosts to absolutely roll in this one. Not picking anything crazy here.
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