Basel vs Manchester United - as it happened: Jose Mourinho's side suffer shock late defeat

Look back at how it happened, minute-by-minute

Jose Mourinho knows a draw will be enough to claim top spot (Getty)

Manchester United arrive in Switzerland knowing that a point against Basel will ensure they qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.

It would also mean they are sure to win Group A, so Jose Mourinho will be keen to get a result and smooth their passage in the new year.

Basel are second in the group and will be determined to secure their place in the next round – and they history of beating United in European competition.

Follow all the live action below.

Match preview

In the build up to the game, Mourinho has played down talk of a rift with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

“The story is always the same. In some positions, when you don't have injuries, you have lots of options in other positions,” Mourinho said.

“In this moment, we have Pogba, Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera, Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay.

“So I can imagine, next week, you are going to ask – why is this player not playing?

“Micki is not playing because we had lots of options for that match. I decided to play Marcus Rashford and Martial together.

“For many weeks, the question was – why do they not play together? Now, the question is why is Micki not playing.

“The answer is very simple – until the international board change the rules, I can only start with 11!”

What times does it start?

Basel vs Manchester United kicks off at 19:45 GMT.

Where can I watch it?

The game is live on BT Sport 2.

It’s a big game for…

Victor Lindelof. The centre back was on his backside when Newcastle scored on the weekend and has yet to establish himself but can make a statement by helping United secure their place in the next round.

Victor Lindelof (centre) is still finding his feet FC (Getty)

Form guide…

Basel: WWDLDW

Manchester United: LWWWLW

Odds...

Basel win 10/3

Draw 12/5

Manchester United win 10/11

[22 November 2017 21:06 · Liam Corless]

63' - Renato Steffen comes within inches of opening the scoring for Basel as he cuts inside Daley Blind before curling a left-footed shot just wide of Sergio Romero's far post.

[22 November 2017 21:06 · Liam Corless]

64' - Marcus Rashford replaces Jesse Lingard for United.

[22 November 2017 21:07 · Liam Corless]

[22 November 2017 21:07 · Liam Corless]

66' - Nemanja Matic replaces Paul Pogba for United.

[22 November 2017 21:11 · Liam Corless]

67' - Shocking defending. Matteo Darmian's clearance under no pressure is dreadful and the ball is launched straight back into the United penalty area. Daley Blind is eased out of the way far too easily by Michael Lang, who gets above the Dutchman to head the ball against the crossbar. United are so lucky to still be on level terms here. 

[22 November 2017 21:14 · Liam Corless]

72' - Basel want a penalty as Renato Steffen goes down under the attention of Marcos Rojo. The referee takes his time before deciding not to give it. Replays show that was the correct call.

[22 November 2017 21:16 · Liam Corless]

73' - Marcos Rojo makes a crucial last-ditch challenge to block Dimitri Oberlin's close-range strike on goal. United are on the ropes here.

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[22 November 2017 21:17 · Liam Corless]

74' - Zlatan Ibrahimovic replaces Anthony Martial for United.

[22 November 2017 21:20 · Liam Corless]

77' - Sergio Romero is forced into a diving save by Geoffroy Serey Die's goal-bound drive from distance. That was going right in the top corner. Great goalkeeping.