Manchester United v Basel 12/9/17 K/O 19.45 BT Sports/TV3.

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Mourinho’s side kick off their European campaign at home to Basel, who won their eighth consecutive Swiss Super League title last season.

Basel helped knock Man United out of the Champions League group stage in 2011 with a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford and a 2-1 win in Switzerland.

Ashley Young is in contention to return for Manchester United for the first time since May in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Young arrived at the Lowry Hotel with the United squad on Monday night ahead of the game against Basel, four months after he suffered a groin injury against Celta Vigo in the Europa League semi-final second leg, report the Manchester Evening News.

Luke Shaw trained with the United first-team on Monday afternoon but was not among the squad which checked in at their pre-match base.

The weather could be a big factor with strong winds and heavy rain forecast to arrive before kick off.

MagicIRL

Hoping Lindelof impresses. Seemed to play well over the international break when on duty for Sweden from what I've read/seen.

United 2-0.

Xenji

Could be quite challenging weather conditions for the match, not expecting a pretty game, going with 1-0.

jayo26

I hope that xhaka plays like his brother....

Jayop

Ahh that warm feeling of a champions league thread. Just fits like a glove.

Need to get back on the horse good and quickly here. Would be amazing if we could get this group wrapped up early and be able to concentrate on the city and arsenal (iirc) games either side of a later cl group fixture. I doubt it will be that straightforward though. A win tonight would go a long way.

Jayop

Would have liked to have seen Smalling and lindelof get some game time in the build up to this knowing we had to play both. Also agree that Mata should start as we looked much better in attack and defense with that line up than with Herrera last week.

jayo26

Jayop wrote: »

Would have liked to have seen Smalling and lindelof get some game time in the build up to this knowing we had to play both. Also agree that Mata should start as we looked much better in attack and defense with that line up than with Herrera last week.

Just have mkhitartan back in middle should be enough and use martial and Rashford on the wings.

Me waiting for that CL Tune like...

Skylinehead

jayo26 wrote: »

I hope that xhaka plays like his brother....

Didn't he score the last time he played you lot

HONKEY TONK

4-0 to United

Nailz

jayo26 wrote: »

I hope that xhaka plays like his brother....

Be careful what you wish for, his brother scored a goal against us last season...

jayo26

Ok I hope xhaka plays sh1t.

Harry Palmr

Man Utd 9 or 10 behind the ball. Fellaini to come on and win the game

Harry Palmr

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Man Utd 9 or 10 behind the ball. Fellaini to come on and win the game

You have closely predicted how the kick-off will go. Well done.

irishfeen

Conor McNamara commentating for TV3 ..... ffs

jayo26

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Man Utd 9 or 10 behind the ball. Fellaini to come on and win the game

Has to be better then keeping nine men in front of the ball and getting hammered 5-0.

v3ttel

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Man Utd 9 or 10 behind the ball. Fellaini to come on and win the game

It took 12 posts before someone came in with Liverpool/United drivel. Pleasantly surprisingly it took that long actually. Must be a combination of last week's results and the current table.

jayo26

Pogba is captain tonight

Check out @ManUtd’;s Tweet: https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/907659188809191424?s=09

Bret Hart

1-1. Basel have always been a real nuisance for English clubs.

Liam McPoyle

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Man Utd 9 or 10 behind the ball. Fellaini to come on and win the game

niallo27

v3ttel wrote: »

It took 12 posts before someone came in with Liverpool/United drivel. Pleasantly surprisingly it took that long actually. Must be a combination of last week's results and the current table.

You were the first to mention Liverpool and I'm not sure why.

pjohnson

niallo27 wrote: »

You were the first to mention Liverpool and I'm not sure why.

You musn't be familiar with Harry. Strange that.

RobbingBandit

Big test for Lindelof good to have Fellaini back on the bench hoping he gets a run out at some stage, hope Martial and Lukaku link up nicely too, should be able to do them by about 2 maybe 3 keeping a clean sheet very important tonight.

Lucas Hood

Fm legend Eder Alvarez Balanta playing for Basel.

Didn't realise he had moved to Europe.

AidoEirE

Im excited lads, first time in two years i've been off for a champions league game. Beers and nachos on the go. Bring it on!!

jimmytwotimes 2013

The Chaaaaampions..........

superfurry1

Back where we belong!

Mr.Crinklewood

AidoEirE wrote: »

Im excited lads, first time in two years i've been off for a champions league game. Beers and nachos on the go. Bring it on!!

What flavour Nachos?

superfurry1

Basel flavour

AidoEirE

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

What flavour Nachos?

Blue pack doritos, made some chilli to go on them coated with cheese. Call over sure

The Talking Bread

The...............Commentator...................On...................TV3...........................REALLY ..............................IS.................Very..............Passionate...........................


Actually, I jest, He really isn't.

AidoEirE

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

What flavour Nachos?

BYOB

Liam McPoyle

AidoEirE wrote: »

Blue pack doritos, made some chilli to go on them coated with cheese. Call over sure

God damnit that sounds delightful.

jimmytwotimes 2013

Im going for a second Double Decker with the aul cup of tea to celebrate. Heady days.

Liam McPoyle

Unlucky from the big man.

Trigger

Some ball from Lindelof

Mr.Crinklewood

A small bit wet.

AidoEirE

Young at rb is something to look at. If he can do a valencia job but be able to whip a ball in, he could be dangerous

Trigger

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

A small bit wet.

Mrs crinklewood?

Great to see Young playing again

Mr.Crinklewood

astradave wrote: »

Mrs crinklewood?

Yup.....Blind is playing after all.

Some good movement from Utd

Liam McPoyle

astradave wrote: »

Mrs crinklewood?

Easy does it Brin.....





Never mind.


:pac:

AidoEirE

All right side, young is getting really involved.

Liam McPoyle

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Some good movement from Utd

Huge possession, need to make it count.

PhlegmyMoses

Don't think I've watched a United game this season where a team hasn't set up this way. It's a valid tactic, but **** me is it like groundhog day watching our games.

Liam McPoyle

Man that would have been spectacular.

LuckyGent88

Had to score that.

AidoEirE

Lindelof can pick a pass

Martial you class bit of stuff
What a ball

Hococop

Should have passed