Manchester United go into the international break top of the league but face a tough September with home ties against Arsenal and Tottenham to go with Champions League clashes with Celtic and Benfica.

A steady run through September – and there is every chance that Manchester United can pull it off (you’d expect United to win home games against the Spurs and the Gunners) – United should retain their top position in the Premiership table and further enhance their challenge to Chelsea’s title defence.

A lot will depend on United’s early season form in the Champions League – after last year’s humiliating first round exit (where we were 4th in our qualifying group) there is considerable pressure on United to perform closer to expectations this time around.

Manchester United Champions League Fixtures

Manchester United vs Celtic – Wednesday, 13 September

Benfica vs Manchester United – Tuesday, 26 September

Manchester United vs FC Copenhagen – Tuesday, 17 October

FC Copenhagen vs Manchester United – Wednesday, 1 November

Celtic vs Manchester United – Tuesday, 21 November

Manchester United vs Benfica – Wednesday, 6th December

Manchester United September Fixtures

Manchester United Vs Tottenham – Saturday 9th

Manchester United Vs Celtic – Wednesday 13th

Manchester United Vs Arsenal – Sunday 17th

Reading vs Manchester United – Saturday 23rd

Benfica vs Manchester United – Tuesday 26th

Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Sunday 1st October

More Resources

Get the full Champions League Group fixtures list.

Get a full list of Manchester United’s 2006/2007 fixtures.

2006/2007 Champions League Groups Draw.