Champions League draw: How UEFA plan to get around the impact of COVID-19

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand warned Manchester United that they face a stern challenge to progress from their Champions League group but believes they have bigger priorities this season.United began their continental campaign against last season's defeated finalists Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United are back in Champions League action as they travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in their opening Group H fixture on Tuesday night.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be keen to build on the weekend win over Newcastle United as he looks to restore confidence following a mixed start to the new campaign.United's previous trip to Paris last year will give the players confidence but they know they face an incredibly difficult task against last season's

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to say whether Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones still have futures at Manchester United. The trio were excluded from United's 25-man Champions League squad and Romero's wife, Eliana Guercio, accused United of showing her husband 'no respect' by denying him a deadline day transfer.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United put their recent woes to bed with a stylish 4-1 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Marcus Rashford all found the back of the net to ease the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following recent home defeats to Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.With their league campaign back on track, United now turn their attention to the quest for the Champions League.The

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United have added teenage goalkeeper Ondrej Mastny to their Champions League B list ahead of their group stage opener with Paris Saint-Germain.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United will not progress beyond the Champions League group phase this season, according to the FiveThirtyEight supercomputer.The website uses their own method - which is explained in plenty of detail here - which correlates with the team’s market value.As well as this, each team’s average expected goals scored and expected goals conceded are also considered before making the final prediction.United made this season’s Champions League with a final

straight to your inbox every day, free Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their opening Champions League fixture against Manchester United next week. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side begin their European campaign next Tuesday night when they make the trip to France to take on the top seeds in Group H.

Manchester United fans lauded Patrice Evra after he trolled Manchester City while wishing Sir Bobby Charlton a happy birthday. United legend Charlton turned 83 on October 11 and Evra paid tribute to the World Cup winner in an Instagram post.Evra wrote: "Happy Birthday @SirBobbyCharlton.

Manchester United and Manchester City will face a quick turnaround when they return from the international break.Both sides face Premier League games on October 17 before the Champions League group stage kicks off in midweek.The Reds are in action against PSG on Tuesday, October 20, with City facing Porto the following day.There are also some rule changes to prepare for in this season's competition.In contrast to the Premier League, UEFA have retained the decision to allow clubs to make five

straight to your inboxChampions League squad confirmed. Manchester City have confirmed their squad for the group stage of the 2020/21 Champions League.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, October 8.Manchester United squad for Champions League group phase confirmedManchester United have revealed their squad for the Champions League group stages with new signings Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri all included.Unfortunately, there was less good news for a trio of first-team players with Sergio Romero, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo all omitted from the 25-man

straight to your inbox Manchester City named their 21-man squad for the Champions League group phase on Thursday morning, and Phil Foden's absence from the 'A list' of players may have raised eyebrows among some supporters.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United named their 25-man squad for the Champions League group phase on Thursday morning, and Mason Greenwood's absence from the 'A list' of players may have raised eyebrows among some supporters.

straight to your inbox Manchester City's squad for the Champions League group phase has been confirmed. City were handed, on paper, a favourable draw in a group with FC Porto, Olympiacos and Marseille in Group C.