Summary

  • FT: Copenhagen 4-3 Man Utd - Danish side come from 2-0 and 3-2 down to win after Rashford sent off

  • FT: Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla - Saka and Trossard give Gunners comfortable victory

  • Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Galatasaray, Real Madrid also win

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Havertz starting again. Seriously! When will Arteta realise that Raya and Havertz were mistakes?

    Andy

  2. 'I trust my players' - Ten Hagpublished at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    FC Copenhagen v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Manchester United

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    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, speaking to TNT Sports: "We trust this team. They did very well last Saturday [1-0 win at Fulham]. They fought together but I know they can still do better. They know what to do. It's great to play in such an atmosphere like this."

  3. 'My duty to defend my players'published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    Arsenal v Sevilla (20:00 GMT)

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    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has a duty to defend his club.

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said it was his "duty" to defend the club after he criticised the officiating in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.

    He said the decision to allow Anthony Gordon's winner at St James' Park was "embarrassing" and a "disgrace".

    Arsenal backed Arteta's comments in a club statement, which was called "dangerous" by pundit Gary Neville.

    "It is my duty to stand in front of you and give a clear and honest assessment," said Arteta, when he was asked about it on Tuesday.

    "My duty is to defend my players and my club in best possible way. It is what I intend to do time after time.

    "I always do it and will take my responsibility to do it. It's the way I am. I have to defend my club."

  4. Union Berlin level at Napoli; Benfica face eliminationpublished at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

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    There are two early matches in the Champions League tonight and both are midway through the second half.

    Two-time European Cup winners Benfica are trailing 3-1 at Real Sociedad. The Portuguese champions are without a point in the Champions League this season and will be unable to reach the knockouts if they lose tonight.

    Meanwhile, Union Berlin have just equalised against Napoli - it's 1-1 in Naples. Debutants Union will also be eliminated if they lose.

  5. 'Fans should believe in Ten Hag'published at 19:10 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    FC Copenhagen v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

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    Manchester United have endured a terribly disappointing start to the season but the club are sticking with Erik ten Hag - and they are absolutely right in doing so.

    There is a reason United have not even considered abandoning his long-term project after just 18 months. He accumulated plenty of credit in a sensational maiden campaign.

    Morale is understandably low across the fanbase, but optimism within the walls of Old Trafford is high. With good reason.

    Pressure may ramp up if United are beaten in Copenhagen on Wednesday and/or fail to beat Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday.

    But United believe in Ten Hag. Supporters should too.

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:06 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Huge game for Man Utd in Copenhagen. A win could see them climb to second in Group A while a loss will move them to the foot of the table.

    What we want to know is do you think Erik ten Hag is the right man to lead United forward?

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  7. Listen to Arsenal-Sevillapublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Vicki Sparks and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson are in position at Emirates Stadium for BBC Radio 5 Live, who have full match commentary of Arsenal v Sevilla. There will also be updates of FC Copenhagen v Man Utd. Build-up to both games is under way.

  8. Bellingham on bench; Kane startspublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

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    Jude Bellingham is on the bench for Real Madrid against Braga.

    The England midfielder played the full 90 minutes against Rayo Vallecano at the weekend despite picking up a shoulder injury in the first half.

    Real Madrid will advance to the knockout stage for the 26th consecutive season with a win tonight.

    Elsewhere, England skipper Harry Kane starts up front for Bayern Munich against Galatasaray.

  9. Man Utd in the mixpublished at 18:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    FC Copenhagen v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

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    Bayern Munich boast a perfect record after three rounds of games and will take a step closer to reaching the final at Wembley if they win at home to Galatasaray tonight and seal their place the round of 16.

    The top two advance so United are still very much in the mix despite losing two of their three games, while FC Copenhagen will do their hopes of progressing the world of good if they seal the points in Denmark's capital.

  10. Arsenal top after three gamespublished at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    Arsenal v Sevilla (20:00 GMT)

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    Arsenal host Sevilla in their fourth Champions League match of the season, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the group.

    If the Gunners win and Lens win in the Netherlands against PSV Eindhoven, Mikel Arteta's side advance.

  11. Team news - Trossard replaces Nketiah, Odegaard outpublished at 18:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    Arsenal v Sevilla (20.00 GMT)

    Mikel Arteta makes just one change to the Arsenal side which suffered that controversial defeat to Newcastle on Saturday evening.

    Leandro Trossard leads the line, starting ahead of Eddie Nketiah who is not in the squad after suffering an ankle knock.

    Gabriel Jesus misses out with a hamstring injury, while captain Martin Odegaard is also absent.

    Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Rice, Jorginho, Havertz; Saka, Martinelli, Trossard

    Subs: Ramsdale, Hein, Cedric, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Vieira, Nelson, Elneny, Cozier-Duberry, Sagoe

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    Sergio Ramos is also absent tonight, the four-time Champions League winner having not recovered from a calf injury in time to feature at Emirates Stadium.

    Sevilla XI: Dmitrovic; Juanlu, Bade, Gudelj, Salas; Jordan, Fernando; Lamela, Sow, Pedrosa; En-Nesyri

    Subs: Alberto, Gattoni, Ocampos, Suso, Rafa Mir, Rakitic, Lukebakio, Mariano, Nianzou, Jesus Navas, Torres, Soumare

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  12. Team news - Rashford returns for Man Utdpublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    FC Copenhagen v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Marcus Rashford returns to the Manchester United side after missing the 1-0 win at Fulham with a training-ground knock.

    The England forward replaces Antony in the only change to the XI that started the match at Craven Cottage.

    Centre-back Victor Lindelof is also fit again but starts on the bench, with boss Erik ten Hag preferring to stick with Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire in the middle of defence.

    Man Utd XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Dalot, Maguire, Evans, McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho, Hojlund.

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    FC Copenhagen make three changes from their 4-2 victory over Randers at the weekend, returning to the XI that started the 1-0 loss at Old Trafford two weeks ago.

    Rasmus Hojlund's brother Oscar drops out of midfield and to the bench, making way for Diogo Goncalves.

    Up front, former Southampton forward Mohamed Elyounoussi and Viktor Claessen come in for Andreas Cornelius and Roony Bardghji.

    FC Copenhagen XI: Grabara, Ankersen, Jelert, Diks, Vavro, Falk, Lerager, Diogo Goncalves, Achouri, Claesson, Elyounoussi.

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  13. Postpublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    There's no time to waste. The team news is already rolling in.

    First up is Manchester United and news about their No 10.

  14. Crunch timepublished at 18:48 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

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    It's approaching crunch time in the group stage and boy, there are two huge games coming up.

    There's just two more round of games left after today but Arsenal are in a great position to advance after winning in Spain two weeks ago.

    Another victory over Sevilla could seal their place in the next stage if results go their way.

    Manchester United have more work to do. They cannot reach the last 16 tonight but a win in Copenhagen will go a long way to boosting their chances of progress.

    FC Copenhagen v Manchester United 20:00 GMT

    Arsenal v Sevilla 20:00

  15. Big night of Euro actionpublished at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 November 2023

    Manchester City have got the job done, but will Manchester United and Arsenal be joining the Premier League leaders in the last 16 of the Champions League?

    This is no time for slip-ups.

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