UEFA Champions League returns this week as Manchester United play host to Italian champions, Juventus in one of the most anticipated fixtures for the week.

The return of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Real Madrid for the Italian club in the summer also adds extra spice to the fixture. United hearts were broken last time out with a stoppage time Ross Barkley equalizer at Stamford Bridge United will be seeking to get back to winning ways against the Italian champions.

United’s season has not been the best, but it has not been the worst either. They are the only English club in the Champions League to have four points after two matches, which is no great feat after two matches, based on who United have played; Young Boys (3-0) and Valencia (0-0).

After the victory over Young Boys, United went four matches without a win, losing 3-1 to West Ham United, drawing against Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-1), Derby County (2-2), a penalty defeat, and Valencia (0-0).

Jose Mourinho has been a man under pressure for much of the season with uninspiring performances produced by the team coupled with a run of bad results.

A much improved United was seen in the last 45 minutes against Newcastle United having gown down 2-0 at half time in Old traffold.  However, goals from Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, and Alexis Sanchez turned the tie around with United going on to secure a 3-2 victory.

A positive result against Chelsea followed with Martial scoring both goal at Stamford Bridge. With Juventus coming to the Theatre of Dreams, it does not make anything easier for United. A win will be a great result, a draw would not be the end of the world. A defeat would.

United have become more of a team in the last two matches than they were in the matches played previous to those. The first half has not been great against both Newcastle and Chelsea, but the second half showing is something to be positive about.

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez is not in contention to play against Juventus after coming on as a substitute against Chelsea on Saturday. It has been suggested that the Chilean ‘pulled a groin muscle’ against the London club.