Manchester United vs Rangers LIVE!
The Europa League hosts another eagerly-anticipated ‘Battle of Britain’ clash at Old Trafford tonight. Having fought to a tight draw with Tottenham at Ibrox last month, Rangers now head south of the border hoping to exploit a Manchester United side who have been largely dismal at home of late – with manager Ruben Amorim making headlines after Sunday’s defeat to Brighton by claiming his team were maybe the worst in the club’s history.
United have lost four of their last five games at home, though Europe has offered respite for Amorim so far with two opening wins to have them on course for automatic qualification for the last 16. They begin the night in seventh with 12 points and no defeats, with Rangers only a place and a point behind them after an encouraging season of their own on the continent that has come amid a hugely disappointing domestic campaign under Philippe Clement.
Rangers – who lost a pre-season friendly to United last summer – have never beaten or even scored a goal against this evening’s opponents in four previous meetings, while they have not won a European tie in England for more than 32 years. Follow Manchester United vs Rangers live below!
68 mins: Another Rangers change is imminent.
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers is going to replace Bajrami, who has been quiet.
The change is made after a foul by Fernandes.
Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo will be on soon for United.
65 mins: Eriksen takes a painful blow to the face but is okay to carry on.
Another massive opportunity for United to double their lead as the Dane’s free-kick delivery from wide on the left is somehow glanced wide at the back post by Maguire.
That really should have been 2-0.
Rangers living very dangerously indeed now.
Jack Butland will never want to see this again…
Amad gets to the byline and Zirkzee can’t connect with a cross deflected by Jefte before Garnacho takes a touch and arrows a left-footed effort against the post.
Rangers are really struggling now.
59 mins: Yet more injury woe for depleted Rangers here as Cerny goes down and won’t be able to continue after treatment.
Another 18-year-old midfielder comes off the bench in Findlay Curtis.
56 mins: Amad with a very acrobatic effort to try and quickly double United’s lead a few moments ago after being picked out by Fernandes.
But the ball sailed over and the offside flag was up anyway.
55 mins: Another defensive change coming here from United as Yoro makes way for Tyrell Malacia.
The French defender appeared to pick up a knock.
Two more injuries for United at the back with De Ligt already off? Maguire hasn’t been moving brilliantly either since coming on.
52 mins: A huge blunder from Butland breaks the deadlock!
He tries to punch clear a corner from the left but ends up not getting the proper purchase on it as the ball flies backwards into his own net.
52 mins: You can’t take your eyes off this second half as Garnacho squares for Fernandes, whose effort is blocked behind.
Rangers gave the ball away in a very dangerous area.
50 mins: Rangers’ confidence has not been deflated by their latest injury issues as Cerny lets fly – comfortable hold for Bayindir.
Is Maguire limping already for United? Something to monitor.
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