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MATCHDAY: Man United looks to forget off-field issues. Milan derby in Serie A

Football — 09/16/2023

Manchester United is facing a challenging start to the season, with off-field issues involving players like Mason Greenwood, Antony, and Jadon Sancho adding to their troubles. The team has lost two of its first four games, and they will be hoping for improved results as they return to action with a home game against Brighton in the Premier League. Brighton had success against United last season, so another setback could be a possibility for manager Erik ten Hag.

In other Premier League matches, Wolverhampton will host Liverpool in the early kickoff, while league leaders Manchester City will travel to face West Ham. Newcastle, on a three-game losing streak, will host Brentford in the late game.

PSG's Achraf Hakimi, centre, celebrates with Vitinha, right, and Kylian Mbappe after scoring his side's second goal during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain at the Groupama stadium, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

Serie A is also making a comeback after the international break, featuring a highly anticipated Milan derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan. Both teams have perfect starts to the season, and the match at the San Siro will showcase the league’s top scorers so far, with Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan and Olivier Giroud from AC Milan leading the charts. The Milan derby will also see new faces in the Italian league, including U.S. standout Christian Pulisic at Milan and France international Marcus Thuram at Inter.

FILE - Bayern's Jamal Musiala, center, and Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie, left, challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, Germany, Sunday, March 19, 2023. Bayern Munich hosts Bayer Leverkusen when the Bundesliga returns from the international break with its biggest game of the season so far. Something will need to give on Friday between the only two teams remaining with perfect records. Leverkusen has racked up 11 goals in three wins from three games and leads on goal difference from Bayern. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

Meanwhile, Juventus, trailing by two points behind the leaders, will host Lazio, who defeated defending champions Napoli before the break. Napoli will be looking to bounce back in their match against promoted Genoa. Serie A promises exciting action with these intriguing matchups.