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Manchester United will look to join domestic rivals Tottenham in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League when they face Marseille on Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n

A place in the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier club competition remains up for grabs, with a goalless draw at Stade Velodrome in the first leg of a keenly-fought tie keeping both sides in the hunt.<\/p>\n

United will feel that they hold the upper hand heading into the return meeting, with their record on home soil in continental competition making for impressive reading.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 11 knockout-stage games at Old Trafford, winning 10 and drawing one, while no French side has ever left the Theatre of Dreams with a victory.<\/p>\n

Four draws is the best Ligue 1 teams have managed in the past, with eight defeats suffered along the way.<\/p>\n

United will, however, be aware that a 1-1 draw secured by Monaco, following a goalless first leg, saw them eliminated back in 1997\/98.<\/p>\n

If their record against French foes is not enough to send confidence streaming through the Red Devils ranks, the fact that they are unbeaten in this season’s competition should help to raise morale.<\/p>\n

Sir Alex Ferguson’s men can also boast the best defensive record in the Champions League, having been breached just once in seven games.<\/p>\n

While that statistic does not bode well for Marseille, they do have cause for optimism as they head for England.<\/p>\n

They are the reigning French champions and have suffered just one defeat in their last 13 fixtures in all competitions.<\/p>\n

Didier Deschamps’ side can also take heart from a record which has seen them go 512 minutes without conceding a goal in Europe – currently the longest run in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

They have already tasted defeat on English soil this season, coming unstuck 2-0 at Chelsea during the group stages, but were able to avenge that reversal and will now be setting their sights on another memorable scalp.<\/p>\n

Team news<\/h4>\n

United have been handed a welcome fitness boost by Nani and Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

Portuguese winger Nani was expected to be sidelined until after the upcoming international break with a gashed leg but has returned to training, while Carrick, who has struggled with calf and groin complaints, is also in contention.<\/p>\n

Antonio Valencia could make his eagerly-anticipated return to the Red Devils’ starting XI, having made his comeback from a badly broken leg over the weekend.<\/p>\n

Club captain Nemanja Vidic has taken a knock and remains a doubt for Ferguson’s side, while Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher are among a number of players who will be missing.<\/p>\n

For Marseille, Mathieu Valbuena is expected to be ready for action after shaking off a knee problem.<\/p>\n

Andre-Pierre Gignac was another slight concern heading into the game, having been forced off on Friday with an ankle knock, but the France international has been included in the travelling party.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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