Manchester United have, to a good extent, already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League, but we still expect them to take serious their last group stage game against CSKA Moscow. They can only be eliminated if CSKA Moscow can thrash them 7-0 (which, in all fairness, is impossible) while Basel win their own game against Benfica in Portugal. The Old Trafford club will be going into the game with full confidence following their win over Arsenal last Saturday, and we expect manager Jose Mourinho to introduce some few changes on Tuesday against the Russian club. As far as Man United's team news is concerned, since Paul Pogba won't feature in the upcoming premier league game against Manchester City this weekend, then the Frenchman must … [Read more...]

Manchester United will confirm a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League if they can get at least a draw against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night. The Old Trafford club missed the opportunity to secure a place in the knockout stages last time out when they lost 1-0 to FC Basel in Switzerland - although they still currently top their Champions League group. If they can, however, earn a point when they host CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday, they will top their group to qualify for the last 16, while a loss to the Russian club could still hinder them from progressing (though it is extremely impossible United will concede up to nine goals at Old Trafford) Moreover, Manchester United thrashed the Russian club 4-1 in the first leg of their meeting … [Read more...]