Midtjylland vs Manchester United live: Latest score and updates as Paul Onuachu goal puts home side ahead

Follow the latest events from the Europa League Last-32 first-leg tie

Thursday 18 February 2016 13:04 EST

Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard (Getty Images)

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Welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Europa League tie between Manchester United and Midtjylland as we bring you the latest score, updates from Twitter and analysis of the game.

Midtjylland vs Manchester United kicks off at 6pm
Sides meet in first-leg of Last-32 tie
Wayne Rooney misses the tie with injury that will keep him out for around six weeks
Manchester United have appeared in the Europa League just once before
Midtjylland have won two and drawn one of their last four meetings with English sides
The winners of the Europa League qualify for next season's Champions League
Tonight's other ties include Fiorentina vs Tottenham and FC Augsburg vs Liverpool

Follow the latest updates below...

Manchester United ticket protest: Louis van Gaal supports fans against Midtjylland prices

Ricardo Rodriguez to Manchester United: Real Madrid join race for Wolfsburg ace

Wayne Rooney playing through injury made it worse, says Louis van Gaal

Manchester United fan protest: 'Welcome to Scamdinavia' banner unveiled ahead of Midtjylland match