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Young Boys vs Manchester United - as it happened: Jose Mourinho's men make winning start in Europe

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Michael Jones
Wednesday 19 September 2018 21:58 BST
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Who have the English clubs drawn in the Champions League?

Manchester United get their Champions League campaign underway tonight against Swiss champions Young Boys.

After suffering the humiliation of being eliminated by Sevilla in the round of 16 of last season's competition, Jose Mourinho's men are under pressure to make an impact on the European stage this time around.

Young Boys have never before made it into the Champions League group stage, and are hoping to upset the odds in a group that also includes Juventus and Valencia.

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When is it?

The game kicks off at 8.00pm on Wednesday 19 September.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 2 will be providing live coverage of the game.

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Hello there and welcome to our live coverage of Young Boys vs Manchester United.

Join us ahead of kick-off for build up, team news and minute-by-minute coverage of Manchester United's match, as well updates from Manchester City's clash against Lyon. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah19 September 2018 11:36
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Team news

Manchester City vs Lyon

Jack Watson19 September 2018 18:49
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Team News

Young Boys vs Manchester United 

Jack Watson19 September 2018 19:06
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There's no room in Manchester United's side for Antonio Valenica over fears that the artificial pitch at the Stade de Suisse may prove to have a negative impact on the 33-year-old's suspect knee.

Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho said:"We decided not to bring Valencia because his knee is not a knee that needs an artificial pitch." 

Michael Jones19 September 2018 19:25
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The spotlight will be on Man Utd's Champions League campaign this season after a disappointing defeat to Sevilla in the round of 16 last year.  

With the pressure on Jose Mourinho simmering just below the surface, a win tonight would do wonders for United as they have tougher games to come with Valenica and Juventus also in the group.  

Michael Jones19 September 2018 19:31
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One player who will be eager to get stuck into the action tonight is Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku last faced Young Boys in the Europa League, when he claimed a hat-trick at the Stade de Suisse and followed it up with two further goals at Goodison Park while playing for Everton.

That was also the last time Young Boys hosted an English team in major European competition - back in February 2015. 

Michael Jones19 September 2018 19:38
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Over at the Etihad Stadium Man City also get their Champions League run kick-started against Lyon.

City are favourites to lift the trophy this year despite never making it past the semi-finals of the competition.

Michael Jones19 September 2018 19:45
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We're 5 minutes away from what promises to be a decent game of football. I've got United to win 3-2 on my Super 6 so a goal fest would suit me to a tee.

The teams are out on the pitch and the Champions League anthem erupts over the stadium... here we go!

Michael Jones19 September 2018 19:58
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Young Boys 0 - 0 Man Utd

Young Boys start the match and Utd win the ball early, Dalot whips the ball into the box and it's Lukaku's head. Martial wins a corner that Fred delivers and Young Boys clear it away 

Michael Jones19 September 2018 20:02
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5 mins: Young Boys 0 - 0 Man Utd

Utd come at Young Boys again, this time Dalot makes a run down the right wing and wins a corner. Rashford crosses it in but Mbabu sets off on the counter and he is lightning quick down the right. Young Boys get a corner but it's  cleared away easily by United

Michael Jones19 September 2018 20:05

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