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Both teams have a massive incentive to claim all three points tonight

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Manchester United are back in Europa League action tonight, concluding the League Phase with a tricky trip to Bucharest to face FCSB. Ruben Amorim's side are aiming to confirm their place in the last 16 and victory tonight will secure a top eight finish and ensure they avoid a two-legged play-off next month.

A point could be enough but the Red Devils would be relying on results from elsewhere going in their favour. Man Utd are, however, are at least guaranteed a place in the play-offs and they could finish anywhere between second and 12th in the table. FCSB start the night in eighth - the final spot to qualify automatically for the last 16 - so they too need a victory as there are as many as seven teams hoping they slip up.

It promises to be another dramatic night of European football as the first phase of the new-look Europa League format draws to a close. Kick-off at The National Arena is at 8pm GMT, follow all the action from FSCB vs Manchester United LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Live updates

1 minute ago

As it stands

So, it’s very simple for Manchester United tonight.

A win tonight secures a top eight finish which means a two-legged play-off is avoided.

A draw could be enough but a defeat would leave the Red Devils sweating on results from elsewhere.

6 minutes ago

Around the grounds

It’s a truly monumental night in the Europe League.

18 fixtures all being played on the same night, at the same time...

Ajax vs Galatasaray

Athletic Club vs Viktoria Plzen

Dynamo Kyiv vs Rigas FS

Midtjylland vs Fenerbahçe

FCSB vs Manchester United

Ferencvárosi vs AZ

Lyon vs Ludogorets

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Porto

Nice vs Bodø/Glimt

Olympiakos vs Qarabag

Anderlecht vs Hoffenheim

Rangers vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Real Sociedad vs PAOK

Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Slavia Prague vs Malmö

Braga vs Lazio

Tottenham vs Elfsborg

Twente vs Besiktas

11 minutes ago

Man Utd in Europe

Unlike their form in the Premier League so far this season, Manchester United have been consistent in Europe.

Unbeaten in the League Phase, they’ve won their last four matches in a row to sit fourth in the table ahead of kick-off.

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16 minutes ago

Miculescu warning

David Miculescu starts for the hosts tonight and Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has already earmarked the FCSB striker as a potential dangerman.

“Without so much possession, they can score from set-pieces, with one striker who is really fast in transition. [David] Miculescu, left foot, is really strong,” he told reporters.

“The two centre-backs are very strong on duels and the two full-backs go up and down until the 90 minutes. We'll be prepared for that, I'm sure my team are prepared to fight for the win."

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21 minutes ago

Garnacho worry

Ruben Amorim has explained why Alejandro Garnacho and Amad are only on the bench for Man Utd tonight.

"Some players like Garnacho was sick during the week and Amad was on the limit, he is playing every minute so we have to try to keep the players fit and the other ones are prepared to win the game,” he told TNT Sports ahead of kick-off.

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26 minutes ago

Manchester United dressing room

Behind the scenes at the National Arena as the Manchester United dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.

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25 minutes ago

Man Utd changes

Ruben Amorim has made five changes to the Man Utd side that faced Fulham on Sunday.

We have already mentioned Altay Bayindir replacing Andre Onana, but elsewhere Tyrell Malacia comes in at wing-back, Toby Collyer and Kobbie Mainoo start in central midfield and Christian Eriksen replaces Amad further forward.

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36 minutes ago

Video: Man Utd squad arrive at the stadium

The Man Utd players are in the building for tonight’s Europa League clash...

41 minutes ago

Huge chance for Bayindir

Altay Bayindir has a big opportunity tonight. The goalkeeper was excellent in the FA Cup third round penalty shootout win over Arsenal earlier in the month and he starts tonight.

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46 minutes ago

FCSB XI

Lining up for the hosts...

FCSB XI: Tarnovanu, Mihai Popescu, Ngezana, Dawa, Cretu, Edjouma, Sut, Radunovic, Tanase, Birligea, Miculescu

Subs: Udrea, Stefanescu, Daniel Popa, Chiriches, Toma, Baluta, Pantea, Musi, Alhassan