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

Re-live all the action from Old Trafford

Monday 04 December 2017 16:27 GMT
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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
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

[Live blog starts at 6.45pm]

Samuel Lovett5 December 2017 15:21

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Champions League action. Our primary focus here will be Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow but we'll also be bringing you score updates from Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea host Atletico Madrid.

Don't go anywhere!

Liam Corless5 December 2017 18:35

Manchester United team to face CSKA Moscow

Liam Corless5 December 2017 18:49

Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow - last five meetings

  • CSKA Moscow 1-4 Manchester United, September 2017 (Champions League)
  • Manchester United 1-0 CSKA Moscow, November 2015 (Champions League)
  • CSKA Moscow 1-1 Manchester United, October 2015 (Champions League)
  • Manchester United 3-3 CSKA Moscow, November 2009 (Champions League)
  • CSKA Moscow 0-1 Manchester United, October 2009 (Champions League)
Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:04

Ferdinand: United have the luxury of resting players for the derby

"He (Jose Mourinho) is bringing in players like Rashford, Blind, Mata. This is a great opportunity to take your foot off the pedal and give some other players some minutes.

"They've got a big game at the weekend."

Quotes from BT Sport

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:09

Gerrard: Mourinho treatment of Shaw 'not personal'

"He (Jose Mourinho) is trying to get the best out of Shaw. He goes about it in a certain way. I don't think it's personal.

"As England fans, we want to see him back. When he's on his game he's one of the best left-backs in the country."

Quotes from BT Sport

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:11

You may be wondering why we've not published team news from Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid.

The reason is... we don't have it. Not really sure what's going on in London but Atleti's team bus turning up late may have something to do with it.

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:16

Chelsea team to face Atletico confirmed (finally!)

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:21

The scene is set at Old Trafford.

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:28

Pre-match quotes from Jose Mourinho

On his team selection: "Matic is injured, we have many other injuries. The players we have available, if they are not in the line-up, they are on the bench."

On giving a chance to some of his fringe players: "I don't want to put any kind of pressure on the players. It's a good opportunity for Luke Shaw but I don't want him to look at it as though its now or never or you have to play amazingly well or you don't get a second chance. It's not an exam."

On Marcos Rojo's omission from the matchday squad: "Marcos is tired. He was out for seven months. We thought about not playing him in consecutive matches but it happened because we had no Jones and no Bailly. We had to play him against Watford and Arsenal. He really needs the rest."

Quotes from BT Sport

Liam Corless5 December 2017 19:36

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