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CHRIS SUTTON: Manchester United do best when they have less of the ball... despite being at home, they should counter-attack against Paris Saint-Germain if they want to progress to the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday night

Manchester United are good at getting results when they relinquish possession and target opponents on the counter-attack.

Look at their first two group games in the Champions League this season. Away to Paris Saint-Germain, United had 39 per cent possession, and won 2-1. Home to RB Leipzig, United had 47 per cent, and won 5-0.

Problems can crop up when they try to dominate the contest. In their third group game, at Istanbul Basaksehir, United had 68 per cent and lost 2-1.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may well adopt a counter-attacking approach despite being at home
Marcus Rashford scored a late winner at the Parc des Princes when Manchester United won 2-1

So tonight against PSG, even though United are at Old Trafford, I'd say relying on the counter and providing protection in front of the defence is key.