MOURINHO’S TURIN SHREWD

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defeat would see them fall 12 points behind the leaders.

But Mourinho played down the significance of tonight’s clash and said United’s Champions League fate will be decided by their final two group games – at home to Young Boys and away to Valencia.

“This is a big match but not a crucial match,” said Mourinho. “I think, independent of the result, our final two matches will define if we qualify in second position or go to the Europa League.”

United are without their leading scorer Romelu Lukaku.