Man City youngster and two more Omonia players Manchester United must look to stop

Having lost their Europa League opener against Real Sociedad but won their second game against Sheriff Tiraspol, Manchester United are still in a strong position in Group E/ However, if United want to all but guarantee qualification to the knockout stages, they will want to win away and at home against Cyprus' Omonia Nicosia.

Managed by Neil Lennon, the Cypriot team is an unknown quantity for many United fans and unknown quantities have caused the club many problems in the past, especially away from home. However, Erik ten Hag will hope that his team has enough to win comfortably.

However, let's have a look at three Omonia players United should look out for during their game on Thursday night in Nicosia:

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Brandon Barker

Starting his career in the Manchester City academy, there would be nothing that Barker would like more than to score against his former club's arch rivals. Now 25, Barker spent time in the lower leagues of England and in Scotland while also having a spell in the Netherlands with NAC Breda.

Barker was a new signing for Omonia this summer and has so far scored one goal for the Cypriot club and United will be hoping that he doesn't add to this on Thursday.

Gary Hooper

Another new signing for Onomia this summer, Hooper has reunited with former Celtic coach Lennon at the Cypriot club alongside another former teammate Adam Matthews.

United fans will likely remember the 34-year-old striker from his time at Norwich City between 2013 and 2016. The Scottish striker scored 20 goals in 70 appearances for the Canaries.

Adam Lang

The Hungarian centre-back has been a stalwart in the Omonia defence since his arrival from CFR Cluj in 2019. He has