Villarreal vs Manchester United LIVE: Predicted line-ups and latest updates

Manchester United visit the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday evening to face Villarreal in a crucial Champions League fixture for both sides (17:45 GMT kick off). The Red Devils and the Yellow Submarine are tied at the top of Group F on seven points, while Atalanta in third are not far behind with five points. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal sees Michael Carrick in the United dugout, and it remains to be seen whether the former England midfielder will offer a new approach or stick with the Norwegian's concepts.

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This is the start of our Villarreal vs Manchester United live blog, with our updates from this highly anticipated Champions League clash following on from here. As always, the entries nearest the top are the most recent ones.

17:40 GMT: Almost time for kick off in Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Here we go then! It's almost time for kick off at the Estadio de la Ceramica. The Villarreal and Manchester United players are in the tunnel and prepared to come out.

17:30 GMT: Carrick's pre-match thoughts

Interim coach Michael Carrick has spoken ahead of this Villarreal vs Manchester United match on BT Sport. "We want the results to change and we want to go about this match the right way, sticking to our game place," he started. "I trust the players 100 percent. I want them to just go out there and deliver. You've got to embrace the challenge. What a night to be here!"

17:10 GMT: Villarreal's starting XI is out too

We also have the confirmed Villarreal line-up, with the Yellow Submarine setting out as: Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Pau Torres, Estupinan; Capoue, Parejo, Trigueros; Moi Gomez, Danjuma, Yeremi.

17:00 GMT: Carrick's Manchester United line-up is confirmed

We have the first confirmed starting XI of Michael Carrick's tenure as Manchester United coach, with the interim boss opting for: De Gea; Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles; Fred, McTominay, Van de Beek; Sancho, Martial, Cristiano Ronaldo.

16:30 GMT: Villarreal's predicted line-up

Arnaut Danjuma and Etienne Capoue missed the recent league encounter with Celta Vigo but are expected to be fit for Unai Emery on Tuesday. Villarreal's predicted XI: Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Pedraza; Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin; Pino, Dia, Danjuma.

16:20 GMT: Manchester United's predicted line-up

Raphael Varane, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba are all ruled out through injury, Mason Greenwood has tested positive for COVID-19, while Luke Shaw is a doubt due to a mild concussion. Manchester United's predicted XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Dalot; Van de Beek, Fred; Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford; Ronaldo.

16:00 GMT: Where to watch Villarreal vs Manchester United

Viewers in the United Kingdom looking to watch Villarreal vs Manchester United can do so on BT Sport 3, or alternatively listen along on BBC Radio 5 Live. In the United States, football fans can tune in for Villarreal vs Manchester United on Paramount+ or TUDN USA.

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