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This game has been played in a great spirit with few stoppages so there won’t be too much time added on at the end of this half.

Sanchez almost takes an almighty gamble with Rashford just behind him and almost gets his pocket picked. That would have been embarrassing. The striker would have been in!

United in control of this final approaching the break but ajax need not panic yet. How many times have United been ahead this season and come unstuck late on?

Pogba celebrates.

Ajax suddenly finding a little confidence before the break. Traore has been their best player but they need more from Dolberg.

SHOTS ON TARGET: Ajax 1-2 Man Utd

Remember, if this stays level there will be extra time and penalties. Ajax only a goal adrift.

Good tackle from de Ligt on Rashford in the box, really well timed. The United striker stays down but should be okay.

A first yellow card for Mkhitaryan after he catches Riedewald with a silly challenge.

Here's the opening goal.

Half an hour played here and Jose Mourinho will be mighty pleased. All the territory and chances and a goal up, if not bossing possession.

United with just 33% of possession and that’s incredible. They’ve been the dominant side. Sanchez brings down Rashford as that intriguing battle continues.

The Ajax players just haven’t been given the space or time to express themselves. United will now be extremely hard to break down, as is the Mourinho way.