Manchester United Phil Jones missed United's 0-0 draw to Crystal Palace through fatigue at the weekend and could be rested here again, with Daley Blind ready to continue at the heart of United's defence. Memphis has also trained away from the main group in the build up to this fixture, with James Wilson, Antonio Valencia and Morgan Schneiderlin (personal reasons) also doubts. Matteo Darmian has struggled recently and could be replaced in the starting XI by Ashley Young at right-back.
Louis van Gaal could make changes to the front six as he seeks a change in fortunes in front of goal. Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera could form the base of the midfield, with Jesse Lingard coming into the side and Anthony Martial returning up front.
CSKA Moscow
Leonid Slutsky could recall on the services of Bibras Natkho after he marked his return in their cup win over FC Ufa at the end of last month.
Zoran Tosic spent a year at Manchester United from 2009-10 and could line up against his former side here. He will have a point to prove on his return to Old Trafford. Prediction Manchester United have drawn their last three competitive matches 0-0 - their longest run since 2005. A 1-1 draw away to CSKA Moscow preceded that run, also.
Louis van Gaal admitted he is concerned with his side's form in front of goal and, worringly, there haven't been any signs of that changing.
CSKA Moscow, on the other hand, could sense they've got a chance of producing a historic result against the Red Devils.
Igor Akinfeev has conceded a goal in each of his last 34 UEFA Champions League appearances, qualifying included. His last clean sheet in the competition came when CSKA drew 0-0 at Arsenal in November 2006 and they will have to improve their defending to get anything here.
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