Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow - as it happened: Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford secure hosts victory

Re-live all the action from Old Trafford

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Manchester United host CSKA Moscow tonight with a place in the last 16 of the Champions League all but guaranteed. Assuming FC Basel comprehensively beat Benfica, Jose Mourinho’s men need to avoid a 6-0 defeat at the hands of their Russian opponents – a result that seems unlikely by all accounts. Still, United will be keen to end their group stage campaign on a positive note.

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What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 7.45pm on Tuesday 5 December at Old Trafford.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 2. Coverage starts at 7pm.

It’s a big game for…

Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian is set to lead United’s line once again after Mourinho confirmed on Monday that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not yet ready to start. With Ibrahimovic back on the scene though, the pressure is on for Lukaku to prove his worth – though a run of 12 games with just one goal to his name certainly won’t help his cause. In a match that Mourinho will want to see his side dominate, Lukaku needs to step up to the mark and deliver.

Lukaku has scored just once in his last 12 games (AFP)

Form guide:

Manchester United: WWWLWL

CSKA Moscow: WWWWDW

Head to head:

CSKA Moscow 1 Manchester United 4, Champions League, September 2017

Manchester United 1 CSKA Moscow 0, Champions League, November 2015

CSKA Moscow 1 Manchester United 1, Champions League, October 2015

Odds:

Manchester United to win: 4/9

Draw: 15/4

CSKA Moscow to win: 7/1

[5 December 2017 20:18 · Liam Corless]

31' - Vasili Berezutski meets Vitinho's low corner but the veteran defender's first-time effort goes over the crossbar. That was a half chance for CSKA.

[5 December 2017 20:19 · Liam Corless]

[5 December 2017 20:25 · Liam Corless]

37' - After an almighty scramble in the United penalty area the ball falls to Alan Dzagoev, who plays it back to Vitinho. The Brazilian shoots first time with his left foot but the ball sails over Sergio Romero's crossbar. 

CSKA have had some decent chances in the last 10 minutes but they need to start hitting the target.

[5 December 2017 20:31 · Liam Corless]

42' - United have a penalty shout as Antonio Valencia goes down under the attention of Kirill Nababkin but the referee waves play on.

[5 December 2017 20:32 · Liam Corless]

GOAL! Manchester United 0-1 CSKA Moscow (Dzagoev)

45' - Vitinho's scuffed shot deflects in off Alan Dzagoev to give CSKA the lead just before half-time!

[5 December 2017 20:35 · Liam Corless]

Half-time - Manchester United 0-1 CSKA Moscow

The referee brings an end to the opening period and the hosts trail to Alan Dzagoev's fortuitous opener.

[5 December 2017 20:47 · Liam Corless]

Half-time scores from around Europe

• Roma 0-0 Qarabag
• Barcelona 0-0 Sporting Lisbon
• Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG
• Benfica 0-1 Basel
• Celtic 0-0 Anderlecht
• Chelsea 0-0 Atletico Madrid
• Olympiakos 0-1 Juventus

[5 December 2017 20:47 · Liam Corless]

46' - We are back underway at Old Trafford!

[5 December 2017 20:50 · Liam Corless]

47' - Great strike. Marcus Rashford leads a United break and opts to go alone, beating a couple of defenders before unleashing a powerful drive at goal. The strike is straight at Igor Akinfeev though and the Russian goalkeeper palms the ball away.

[5 December 2017 20:50 · Liam Corless]