Interesting Stats That Prove Manchester United Will be Knocked Out

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Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford, which according United’s caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a “reality check” for them.

What should concern the Red Devils more, however, is the fact that none of the previous 34 teams to lose the first leg of a Champions League knockout match at home by two or more goals have progressed to the next round.

United will face PSG in the second leg on March 6 and despite the huge task facing his side in Paris, Solskjaer feels the chance of qualification is still alive.

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“At this club you bounce back, you have to bounce back,” Solskjaer said in a post-match press conference.

“We are in a difficult tournament, whoever you play against, but our bread and butter is the league and then the FA Cup against Chelsea, there’s so many games to play for.

“When we go down there to Paris, we’ll give it a go. Of course it’s a difficult, difficult mountain to climb but it’s not impossible, if we get to half-time with a 1-0 lead that’s what we’ve got to look for.”

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Solskjaer’s side faced a huge blow after Paul Pogba was sent off after two bookable offences, which means that he will miss the Paris clash.

This follows Solskjaer’s admission that they are not on the same level with PSG but promised they would give all to go through.

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“Today we weren’t at the level. This was a level up from what we’ve played against. We’ve had a great run, we came into this game in a great frame, on great form, but of course this was a big step up,” he said.

“There is a reason behind them being one of the favourites for the Champions League. That’s the level we need to aim for at this club.”

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