Jose Mourinho’s side need just a point to secure their progress to the knockout rounds of the Europa League.
It has been a far from ideal season for Manchester United so far; they are off the pace in the Premier League and have been inconsistent in their Europa League campaign.
Despite this, simply avoiding defeat against Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk will be enough to see them qualify from Group A on Thursday evening, which is a task United will feel confident of completing.
The hosts have not won in any competition in six matches, and Mourinho’s men know that a win could even see them top the group if Fenerbahce slip up against Feyenoord.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho
The Key Battle – Dmytro Grechyshkin vs Wayne Rooney
The Shakhtar loanee has been capped twice by the Ukraine and will be patrolling the area in front of the hosts’ back four, which is a space that Rooney will be looking to exploit.
The England captain looked somewhere close to his old self in the thumping win over Feyenoord at Old Trafford in the last group game and needs just one goal to draw level with Sir Bobby Charlton at the top of the all-time list of Manchester United scorers.
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney scores their first goal against Feyenoord
Last Meeting:
The only previous meeting between these two sides came at Old Trafford in September, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal enough to secure all three points for the hosts.
Recent form (all competitions) – most recent last:
Zorya – DDLLDL
Manchester United – WDWDWD
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates with Paul Pogba
Who’s the ref?
Hungarian official Tamas Bognar will have the whistle for this Group A clash.
What time is kick off?
Zorya Luhansk v Manchester United begins at 6pm.
Where can I watch it?
BT Sport 3 are showing this one on Thursday, and their coverage starts at 5.30pm.
Odds
Zorya – 17/2
Draw – 4/1
Manchester United – 4/11
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