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Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United lack the required quality to genuinely challenge for the Champions League this season. Despite Michael Carrick's side securing a comfortable opening-day victory against Sabah, the former defender insists they cannot compete with Europe's elite just yet.

Bodo/Glimt winger Jens Petter Hauge has backed Bayern Munich as genuine contenders to lift the Champions League following their commanding 5-0 victory. Despite a resilient first-half showing in Munich, the Norwegian outfit collapsed under relentless pressure after the break as Vincent Kompany's side turned on the style at the Allianz Arena.

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has warned his squad not to get carried away after securing a stunning 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig on their Champions League debut. While acknowledging a historic milestone for the club, the Spaniard insisted their celebrations would only last five minutes before full focus switches back to Serie A duties.

Michael Carrick has praised the blossoming midfield partnership between Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans following a commanding victory over Sabah. The manager is delighted with his new-look engine room, while Benjamin Sesko's goalscoring return to the starting lineup provided another major boost.