Follow Group D opponents Fenerbahce, of Turkey, take on Sparta Prague, of Czech Republic - who are also in Group D.

The Red Devils go onto the game straight off the back of a 2-2 draw with close rivals Bolton Wanderers whereas Lyon are fresh from a 2-1 at Rennes in the French League.

Unlike United, Lyon have started their domestic season decently, sitting comfortably in 4th position with 11 points in their French Premier Division.

News from the south-east of France is that Tim Howard will keep his place in between the sticks despite producing a few goalkeeping errors in recent games.

Gabriel Heinze, who scored on the weekend, is likely to keep his place at left-back whilst Gary Neville and John O'Shea are both recovering from injury.

The strike force remains a mystery mark but the obvious choice will be Ruud van Nistelrooy partnering Alan Smith. Frenchman David Bellion has to be considered however as he is in a rich vain of goalscoring form.

Lyon have such stars as ex-Highbury striker Sylvan Wiltord and France capped Sydney Govou on their books and will be no push-over. Wiltord has warned team-mated of a certain Mr. Scholes in the middle of the park and said he can cause them problems. Knowing English football very well, he also also told Lyon team mates that United will be very aggressive and will play with heart.

ManUtdWeb prediction: Lyon 1 - 1 United: Morale is low in the United camp and I don't see them taking three points in France, although I hope they do! Unless Howard and the defence pull their socks up, we may not leave with any points.