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# Four CSKA Moscow players to look out for vs United

Following their 3-0 win over Swiss side FC Basel on matchday one, Manchester United go into Wednesday night’s game against CSKA Moscow as leaders in Champions League Group A.

The Russian Premier League side are level on points with United, having won their away game against Benfica on the same night as United’s victory over Basel — but are two goals behind the Red Devils, having only won 2-1 against the Portuguese outfit.

A win for United on Wednesday night would therefore guarantee an early three point lead over CSKA in Group A, whilst depending on the result in the other game, Jose Mourinho’s men could finish the week up to six points ahead of Benfica or FC Basel.

That’s a big if though, as Moscow is not an easy place to go and get a result. Here, we’ve identified four key CSKA players who could cause United trouble on Wednesday night…