Man United closing as big betting favorites to beat PAOK in UEFA Europa League meeting

Having shared a point with high-flying Chelsea over the weekend in their Premier League return, Man United are closing as big betting favorites to finally nab all three points in their UEFA Europa League return tonight, welcoming Greek side, PAOK Salonika to Old Trafford.

Managing just three points from their opening three UEFA Europa League matchups this season following draws with FC Twente, FC Porto and Turkish side, Fenerbache – Man United currently sit 21st. In the tournament format table this season, in what has been a rather faltering beginning to their European campaign.

Man United closing as big betting favorites for win over PAOK tonight

And under the guidance of interim head coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy tonight ahead of the pairing with PAOK, Man United are closing as high as -800 betting favorites to beat the travelling Greek side, with Michigan sportsbook promos offering fans and punters alike the best odds and promotional offers for football fans. 

Opening the scoring a Old Trafford from the penalty spot over the weekend, captain Bruno Fernandes converted from the spot kick, before United were almost instantly pegged back following a powerful drive from Ecuadorian midfielder, Moises Caicedo late in the second half.

And set to return to Premier League action in a home return against Leicester City following their prior dominant Carabao Cup success against the former league champions, Man United will be guided out by the above-mentioned, van Nistelrooy for the final time.

Set to take the permanent reigns beyond that, Portuguese head coach, Ruben Amorim will face promoted side, Ipswitch Town in his first match as United’s leader, taking over from Dutch manager, Erik ten Hag following his dismissal late last month. 

Featuring in his final home game for Sporting Lisbon overnight in their UEFA Champions League pairing with Manchester City, Amorim guided the Portuguese league champions to a stunning come-from-behind win, landing 4 goals in quick succession to overturn an early deficit.

And widely believed to bring a totally new playing style to Man United’s build-up play, as well as potentially a 3-4-3 formation utilizing three center backs and a pair of attacking wing-backs, Amorim warned eagle-eyed fans how the side simply cannot employ that same approach as his well-oiled Lisbon side.

We cannot transport one reality to another,” he said. “United cannot play the way we play, they cannot be so defensive. Of course, it’s good to beat City. But I’ll be living in a different world, we’ll have to start from a different point.”

“I was playing with words when I said that I am not going to read anything for six months,” said Amorim. “I am going to focus on the team.”

And following his trip to Portman Road for his Premier League debut outing as United manager, Amorim must then tackle Bodo/Glimt and then Everton, before a December trip to the Emirates for a pivotal pairing with Arsenal, who have seen a downward turn of form in recent weeks as their title charge against the above-mentioned City has faltered.