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Peter Drury: "A very good evening to you from the Theatre of Dreams! Old Trafford sits under the floodlights as Manchester United welcome the youth and vigor of Olympique Lyonnais for this Champions League Group Stage clash. Jose Mourinho's men are looking to bounce back after that frustrating draw in Germany."
Jim Beglin: "Looking at the lineups, Lyon have set up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their average age is under 25, making them truly fitting of the 'youth army' label under manager Bruno Génésio. Man United, however, are dealing with injuries. With both Paul Pogba and Mateo Kovačić suffering muscle strains yesterday, Mourinho is forced into a 4-2-3-1."
Peter Drury: "Indeed, Jim. And we see a very interesting picture on the pitch: United's front line has formed a straight 7, 8, 9, 10! Jeremy Ling is starting as a central attacking midfielder tonight, playing just behind Romelu Lukaku!"
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