Manchester United begin their Europa League round-of-16 tie this evening as they welcome AC Milan to Old Trafford.
European stalwarts United and Milan have both enjoyed great triumphs and been part of entertaining ties in European football over the years. Each club will be hoping to continue their path to another such triumph here, while neutral fans will be hoping for a memorable meeting.
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The Red Devils eased past Real Sociedad to reach the last 16, while Serie A’s Milan defeated Red Star Belgrade on away goals.
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United won the Manchester derby on Sunday and are still in the top-four running in the Premier League, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need a trophy to vindicate the good work he has done in turning things round at Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has inspired a title challenge for Milan against their city rivals Inter, but the Rossoneri will be without the striker for the first leg of this tie.
When is the match?
The game kicks off at 5.55pm.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be televised live on BT Sport. BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT app.
Confirmed line-ups
Man United: Henderson, Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Matic, James, Fernandes, Martial, Greenwood
AC Milan: Donnarumma, Calabria, Tomori, Kjaer, Dalot, Krunic, Meite, Kessie, Saelemaekers, Leao, Diaz
Odds
Man United: 17/2
Draw: 4/1
AC Milan: 4/9
Prediction
With United full of confidence off the back of their Manchester derby victory, they will fancy their chances. However, the side’s inconsistency may catch them out against Milan, who hope to take something away from Old Trafford. Man United 1-0 AC Milan.
