Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow - as it happened: Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford secure hosts victory
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Your support makes all the difference.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.
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
54' - United have looked really good since the break. You can't see CSKA holding out for much longer.
55' - Chance! Juan Mata's cross from the left is met by Chris Smalling at the far post but the defender puts his header wide. He should have scored there.
58' - Lovely play. Paul Pogba exchanges a neat one-two with Romelu Lukaku before being hacked down by Vasili Berezutski on the edge of the area. The CSKA defender receives a yellow card for his troubles.
GOAL ALERT! Saul Niguez gives Atletico Madrid the lead against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge!
GOAL! Manchester United 1-1 CSKA Moscow (Lukaku)
64' - Lovely goal! Paul Pogba finds Romelu Lukaku in the box with a pinpoint left-footed pass and the Belgian flicks the ball home first time while using his strength to hold off Viktor Vasin.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-1 CSKA Moscow (Rashford)
65' - Well, that was a quick turnaround. United are on the attack almost straight after kick-off and Juan Mata's lofted ball is slammed home by Marcus Rashford on his left foot. Igor Akinfeev had no chance with that one.
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