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Basel v Manchester United Preview - United seek one point

Manchester United's players wirth striker Wayne Rooney (R) warms up during a training session at St. Jakob Stadium in Basel on December 6, 2011, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League, Group C, football match between FC Basel and Manchester United. (credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)
Manchester United have travelled to Switzerland knowing a draw with Basel will be enough to see them advance in the Champions League.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s men need just a point in Switzerland to make the knockout stages, but that sounds easier than it is likely to be for United (1/6 To Qualify).The Premier League champions have won just two of their five European ties this term – with both victories coming against Group C whipping boys Otelul Galati.

United have looked out of sorts in recent weeks and have struggled for goals, scoring just one goal in each of their last seven league games. They did score two against Benfica in their last group encounter, but also conceded two to take qualification down to the last game (Match Betting – Basle 5/1, draw 14/5, United 8/13).

With Javier Hernandez, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen all sidelined, and Danny Welbeck just returning from injury, a lot of pressure sits on the shoulders of Wayne Rooney (7/2 First Goalscorer). United though have shored up at the back since the return of Ferdinand and Vidic and their defensive strength is likely to see them through this stern test.

Basel, who claimed a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford, have lost three of their last six Champions League home games and the experience of the visitors may prove too much for the home side, who need three points to qualify.

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