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

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Post-match reaction from Jose Mourinho

On the result: "We played well and had a good result. We were losing at half-time but playing well. In the second half we had a strong reaction and I think the boys played professionally."

On Lukaku and Rashford scoring the goals for United: "It's good. If I could choose goalscorers I would always choose the strikers. I think Lukaku's work for the team is crazy. Luke Shaw offensively was very, very good, Romero is an amazing goalkeeper. He is only on the bench because we have David [de Gea]."

On Luke Shaw making his first start of the season: "He's been waiting for a long time. He managed to stay on for 90 minutes. I told him this isn't a test, this is just an opportunity for you to prove your level. I am happy with his performance."

Quotes from BT Sport

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Those quotes from Jose Mourinho conclude our coverage of tonight's Champions League action. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to return tomorrow as Liverpool, Spurs and Manchester City return to European action.

Goodnight!