Man United vs PAOK - Europa League RECAP: Amad Diallo nets superb solo effort... while Chelsea score EIGHT!

Right, the time has come for me to wrap things up.

It was a day when Manchester United finally found their feet in European football after over a year without a win.

Two goals from Amad Diallo got the job done against PAOK, but it was a game that also showcased United's struggles once again.

However, the result means Ruud van Nistelorry remains unbeaten after three matches as interim boss.

he has just one more to go until Ruben Amorim takes the rains.

Meanwhile, in the capital, Chelsea did not hold back against Noah as they maintained their 100 per cent record in the Conference League.

The Blues shipped eight past the Armenian side and have now scored a crazy 16 goals in three matches in the competition.

It's fair to say, I had to do a lot of typing tonight because of them...

Anyway, it's about time all of you got off to bed. I'll see you very soon as the Premier League springs back to life on Saturday.

Thanks for joining us, goodnight!

Andre Onana, Manchester United goalkeeper, on TNT Sports:

100 per cent [we want Ruud van Nistelrooy to stay]. He is a very good guy and a very good coach. He has so much experience and he has done amazing since he has been here.

We've had him for a few days as a head coach and the players are happy but it's not something we can decide. The club made a decision and we have to accept because they have the final decision.

Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United interim boss, speaking on TNT Sports:

It was a pretty poor first half if I'm being nice. The second half was way better. That was clear. He [Amad Diallo] made a difference today, because of his goals but he was very sharp.

Well done to him, good game. Positionally we weren't good in the first half. We were much better at that in the second half. He has been incredible in training, he always trains well and is asking me to do more.

On Rasmus Hojlund's struggles:

It didn't happen enough for him. In the second half we were better in positions but some of the crosses didn't come for him.

I said to the lads before the game that it was a year ago since the last European win at Old Trafford. We couldn't believe it. It was time to turn it around, build and change. It's a big period at the club.

On his future:

For me, it was important to get results. I can only be happy with the performance that the players put in. I enjoy it but Sunday is another one and I'm so focused on doing that so I'm not thinking of what is next.

Paul Scholes is right, Manchester United simply had to win that match.

They hadn't won a game in European competition since a 1-0 victory against Copenhagen in October last year.

380 days later, they taste that sweet feeling once again.

The fact it had even been that long is simply bonkers frankly, it just shows how poor United have been in the past year.

Is tonight the win they needed to kickstart their season?

Paul Scholes, former Manchester United midfielder, on TNT Sports:

They had to win that game, they are not in a great position in the Europa League as it stands. Not the most convincing of performances but they obviously got the goal with Diallo.

They were hanging on a little bit, maybe previous games made it more nervous. Diallo then got the second goal with a fantastic strike to kill the game.

Now this is one hell of a goal from Amad Diallo.

What impresses me most about it is how he presses to win the ball back, he is like a dog chasing a tennis ball.

And then my word, what a hit after he wins it back, eh?

Manchester United fans in this blog, sit back, relax, and enjoy this strike. It's a beauty.

Amad Diallo, Manchester United goalscorer, speaking on TNT Sports:

It's been a long time since we won in Europe. Today we showed why we are one of the best teams. It was important to win today.

It is important to score every time. This season I have been unlucky so I am happy to score two today. But the most important thing was to win. I like to celebrate with the fans and make people happy.

On Ruud van Nistelrooy:

Since he has arrived at Manchester United he has been very important for everyone.

It's hard to know where to start when talking about that Chelsea game.

I mean, it was pretty brutal from the Blues.

The Europa Conference League may only be three years old, but Chelsea have already put their name in its history books.

Tonight's 8-0 win is the largest margin of victory that the competition has ever seen.

I feel that won't be beaten for a while...

Chelsea basically declared at half-time. They got a couple more – again, two by two – but they didn't need to exert themselves here.

Good night all around for the Blues' B team, with minutes being given to academy lads in Tyrique George and Samuel Rak-Sakyi, handed his debut as a substitute.

Amad Diallo's statistics against PAOK:

• Two goals
• One big chance created
• Three dribbles completed
• Three tackles

Amad Diallo will grab the headlines for his two-goal performance but it rather papered over the cracks of another average performance from United. They laboured for long periods here before securing a first win in Europe for 380 days.

There is certainly an ocean of room for improvement when Ruben Amorim officially starts work on Monday. For now, we should not begrudge Diallo the credit he deserves – or Van Nistelrooy after getting that elusive win in Europe and maintaining a three-match unbeaten run since stepping in as caretaker manager.

Amad Diallo needed to perform tonight, and my word did he deliver.

The winger was Manchester United's shining light in what was a tough watch at times.

His two goals could not have been more different. His second one was certainly the better one, that's for sure.

I don't want to run it for those who have not seen it, so I will show that to you very soon.

Play like that again at the weekend and Diallo will be a mainstay.

The drubbing is now over.

Chelsea did calm down in the second half but two goals from Christopher Nkunku meant they netted eight past Noah.

While the occasion will be remembered by the Armenian side, they will want to forget that scoreline.

Manchester United finally get three points in Europe.

Amad Diallo was the star of the show in that second half with two very different goals.

The hosts certainly weren't at their best, but I guess the result is all that matters tonight.

A big win.

So close to a third!

Marcus Rashford gets involved and gets on the end of a lovely attacking move.

The winger picks the ball up in the box but can only drag his shot wide of the post.

Inches to the left, and that's 3-0.

That's the last we will see of Rasmus Hojlund tonight.

He is replaced by Joshua Zirkzee as we head into four minutes of stoppage time.

Not long for the Dutchman to deliver, really.

Rasmus Hojlund finally has some more touches of the ball as he races into the box before putting an effort wide.

the problem is, he was offside.

It's not been the young striker's best performance in a Manchester United shirt, I must say.

Now this is a lovely moment.

The youngsters player to ever appear for Manchester United in European competition is now entering the action.

But it's in a PAOK shirt.

Former star Shola Shoretire comes on for the visitors to lots of applause from the Old Trafford crowd.

Ahhh, this is a shame.

Amad Diallo can not see out the 90 minutes as he picks up an injury after scoring his brace.

He is replaced by the returning Mason Mount who is now sporting a buzzcut.

Looks good on him, in fairness.

Christopher Nkunku makes no mistake form the spot.

The Frenchman has his second as he smashes the ball down the middle.

I think this game may be over...

That is a simply stunning solo goal by Amad Diallo!

The Ivorian winger is at it again as he shows great tenacity before bending a superb strike into the top corner.

Diallo hunts down a PAOK defender, wins the ball 30 yards from goal, beats a couple of defenders, and smashes it into the net.

He is on fire tonight.

Now this is harsh...

Kiernan Dewsbury-hall has a coming together with a Noah defender but it actually looks as though the Chelsea man commits the foul.

But VAR disagrees and after a check, the referee points to the spot.

As if Chelsea needed another invitation to score another, eh?

Another change for the visitors.

Bulgaria captain Kiril Despodov replaces Mady Camara as they push for an equaliser.

Can he make the difference?

Manchester United have suddenly lost their momentum.

The hosts are dropping deeper and deeper while PAOK keep the ball well.

This is going to be a tense finish.

I spoke too soon...

Christopher Nkunku never seems to go without a goal on a European night, does he?

And he gets his obligatory one tonight as he sweeps the ball home at the second time of asking after breaking free.

Expect another one in two minutes.

Rasmus Hojlund has had two touches in the PAOK box through 70 minutes. Two. Not sure what else to say.

The goals seemed to have dried up in west London.

You have to give credit to Noah, they are still not afraid to take the game to Chelsea.

It's leaving them open at the back, though, but the Blues are;t being as clinical as before the break.

Ruud van Nistelrooy rings the changes.

Marcus Rashford, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez are all on for manchester United.

Alejandro Garnacho, Manuel Ugarte, and Diogo Dalot are the trio to make way.

Meanwhile, Fedor Chalov and former Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko, are both on for PAOK.

Oh, PAOK should be level...

I'm not sure how Tarik Tissoudali has not scored as he is played in by Taison.

But he fires the ball straight at Andre Onana rather than putting the ball in the corner.

Was that their big moment?

This game is just non-stop action now, it's done a complete 180-degree turn.

Alejandro Garnacho is screaming for a penalty after going down in the area, but the referee says no.

And I agree, Garnacho kicks the back of the defender, not the other way around.

Amad Diallo is hungry for more!

The goalscorer is fed in the box and looks to get the shot away as he is being forced wide.

It's a good effort by the winger but Dominik Kotarski deals with it.

Come on, Diogo Dalot...

The Manchester United defender has a crack from miles out and unsurprisingly he fires miles over the bar.

If you can't score an open goal, you certainly aren't going to score that.

The resulting free-kick is an easy one for Andre Onana to collect.

Tarik Tissoudali is then booked in the aftermath for whatever reason - it seems this referee is now going to get his cards out willy-nilly.

I certainly hope he doesn't.

PAOK have responded really well to going a goal down here.

Manchester United give the ball away in their own half and Manuel Ugarte has to make a foul to stop the counter.

He is booked for doing so.

Nearly an instant response from PAOK!

Manchester United are caught napping at the back and the ball breaks to Andrija Zivkovic in the area.

He takes a touch and then drives the ball toward the near post, but he veers just wide of the mark.

That's a big chance gone begging.

Of course, it’s 5ft8’ Amad Diallo getting the opening goal via a header. He’s just given a fist pump in the direction of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who put faith in him tonight from the start. It’s no more than his performance has deserved - I just didn’t predict it would go in off his head!

It just had to be that man!

Manchester United's brightest spark tonight fires the hosts ahead within five minutes of the restart.

The ball is whipped to the back post and Diallo nods the ball back where it came form and into the corner.

He celebrates with the United fans in the corner and then kisses the badge.

A huge goal for the young winger.

Manchester United have come out meaning business.

The hosts are straight on the front foot as Alejandro Garnacho keeps driving down the left and fizzing in low crosses.

The intent is there, they just need the quality.

I bet that 15 minutes flew by for Noah.

The ball is back in play and I bet the visitors are not looking forward to this half.

How many more will Chelsea score?

Just like mamma Mia, here we go again...

We are back underway at Old Trafford and there have been no changes at the break.

Will we get goals in this second half?

While we have criticised Manchester United, they could have had a penalty in that first half.

Of course, it all began after some brilliant work by Amad Diallo before he was hauled down.

Was it enough for a penalty?

I mean, I understood why it wasn't given, but it easily could have been on another day.

I'm not sure I have ever witnessed a first-half hammering like Chelsea have just given Noah.

It turns out, not many people have.

Chelsea's six goals without reply is the biggest lead by an English side at the break of a major European game since 1976-77.

I mean, that's 23 years before I was even born (sorry if that makes you feel old.

It really is raining goals.

That was… something. We knew Noah might not stand a chance but at this rate, I might get a game for them in the second half. Chelsea running riot. The visitors’ park the ark tactics haven’t worked.

Is that subheading harsh? I don't think so.

Manchester United's struggles in front of goal continue week after week.

Tonight has been no different, they have only managed four shots on goal so far tonight.

Other than Amad Diallo's tricks, there has not been much to shout about for United.

It's not been an exciting half, that's for sure.

Well, I'm speechless...

Sort of anyway, you can't really be in this type of job, can you?

Chelsea held no prisoners in that first half as they shipped six goals past Armenian side Noah.

I bet the visitors will cherish this 15-minute break.

The goals are coming two by two versus Noah! First in the 12th and 13th minutes, then the 18th and 21st, then the 39th and 41st!

The biggest win that Chelsea managed under Mauricio Pochettino was 6-0 versus Everton. They're now six-up before half-time. Crikey.

There are more groans as the half-time whistle is blown at Old Trafford.

This is a big 15 minutes for Ruud van Nistelrooy as his side are stuttering in front of goal again.

With where they are in the Europa League, they need things to change after the break.

The nervous energy is swallowing Old Trafford, you can just feel it.

They are either groaning or quiet, this is just not going their way in the slightest.

Only a minute more of this drab to come.

United need the break now, and it didn’t look at that way after five minutes of Amad dancing on the full-back. It really is staggering with all the money spent just how hard work United are making this Europa League campaign. Rinse and repeat from the first three games.

It's six!

My colleague told me the goals were coming two by two (he apologised) but it seems to be the way today.

Two more goals come in three minutes and Joao Felix has his second of the night.

Chelsea break and Felix finishes it off with a lovely bending effort into the corner.

This is more than messy now.

What a hit that is from Mykhailo Mudryk!

Chelsea have five before half-time and this one is the pick of the bunch.

The Ukrainian winger gets the ball on the outside of the box and bends it right into the top corner.

A lovely, lovely goal.

Oooft, that is a brilliant hit from Mady Camara.

The forward has been PAOK's biggest threat and this time he smashes a ferocious half volley toward goal.

It looks like it's flying into the roof of the net but Andre Onana tips it over the bar at full stretch.

A good strike, a good save.

Poor old Noah, eh?

This has been a hammering, but luckily for my fingers, Chelsea have eased up on the scoring.

They are still launching wave, after wave of attacks, though. There is a 'no mercy' mentality in Enzo Maresca's side.

I expect many more goals to come.

This game does have a familiar feel to it, I must say.

While Manchester United have had the better of the game, they aren't really creating many big openings.

PAOK will be happy with how things are going and they are even getting more of the ball now.

It’s been an underwhelming performance from United so far. Worth remembering that this starting line-up cost in excess of £400m to assemble, and they are up against a PAOK side that needed to overcome Shamrock Rovers in a play-off to reach this stage of the competition.

United should be making light work of teams like these but – just like FC Twente in their other Europa League tie at home – it has been heavy going. The Greek fans certainly seem pleased with that they have seen so far at a subdued Old Trafford.

Baba Rahman to the rescue for PAOK!

Alejandro Garnacho does really well to get to the byline on the left-hand side of the area before fizzing a ball across the box.

It's just screaming to be put away but the former Chelsea defender Rahamn manages to turn it behind for a corner.

Of course, the set piece brings nothing.

Can we get one of the goals from the Chelsea game? Pretty please... It’s funny how often you can cover a Manchester United game and realise you’re 30 minutes in and very little has happened.

Rasmus Hojlund’s header was the best chance but it’s gone a touch flat and attacking their away support PAOK are gaining more and more confidence. I’ve seen this movie before… and it isn’t great viewing for United fans, trust me.

Bruno Ferandes looks like a man who has his confidence back.

That swagger he has been missing is there this evening and feeds a lovely pass into Casemiro.

The Brazilian runs onto it in the box and is then bundled over inside the area.

The Stretford End screams for a penalty, but there is no chance that's being given.

Chelsea fans are singing: "Are you Tottenham in disguise?" Now 4-0 up after 21 minutes. Particularly pleased for Marc Guiu, the 18-year-old striker signed from Barcelona who's got his first goal for the Blues.

This is getting silly...

We have played only a little over 20 minutes and Chelsea already have four goals.

This time it's Joao Felix who latches onto a loose pass and chips the ball into the back of the net.

That makes up for his sitter.

It's all Manchester United here!

Amad Diallo is wreaking absolute havoc and this time he bends in a lovely cross for Rasmus Hojlund.

The striker gets on the end of it but fires straight at the goalkeeper.

He should do much better there.

This could be a cricket score...

Chelsea have three goals in six minutes as Axel Disasi joins his centre-back partner on the scoresheet.

Just like Tosin, Disasi heads into the back of the net to send Stamford Bridge into celebration once more.

How many will they get tonight?

Not this time then...

VAR takes a real good look at the potential foul but in the end, decide to stick with the original decision.

It's one of them where if it was given on the field, it would not have been overturned.

Oooooooh...

Amad Diallo is screaming for a penalty after being hacked down on the byline.

I mean, he has a point as the defender certainly doesn't get the ball, and VAR is now checking.

Old Trafford holds it's breath.

Just like that, it's two.

I guess we are in London and they are coming like buses. Marc Guiu scores pretty much straight from kick-off.

Noah give the ball away and it's fed through o Guiu who is all on his own.

He makes no mistake firing into the bottom corner.

There have been more Amad Diallo tricks than chances here so far.

Manchester United are going forward with regularity, but there have not been many openings as of yet.

They just need to be patient.

What a header that is!

Chelsea have their opener and it's fro the unlikely Tosin Adarabioyo who scores his first goal for the club.

He gets low and heads into the bottom corner from a corner and wheels away in celebration.

It's only taken 12 minutes...

Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte need to decide quickly which one is going to occupy the pocket of the PAOK No 10 because Mady Camara just had the freedom of Manchester on the edge of the box before getting a shot - deflected - off.

United have started bright here which has been a theme under Van Nistelrooy but I spoke of PAOK optimism earlier and it still stands. This United midfield can be had - and we’ve seen it already. A warning if nothing more so far.

Noah's time-wasting started within 30 seconds, their goalkeeper milking an innocuous tumbling over. But blimey, since then, it's been a whirlwind.

Noah could have even taken the lead when Goncalo Gregorio blasted a shot at Filip Jorgensen. And then, Joao Felix missed an open goal for Chelsea after being teed up by Tyrique George!

What have you done, Joao Felix?

The Chelsea forward misses an open goal from just a few yards out, I can't believe it.

The Portugues forward has his head in his hands, I'm not sure he can believe it either.

You simply have to score that.

Some early warning signs for Manchester United.

PAOK have now got onto the ball and are starting to cause the hosts problems.

Mady Camara gets a shot away which Casemiro gets in the way off, but the deflection looks like it could go anywhere.

Luckily for United, it doesn't hit the back of the net.

What a start that would have been for Noah.

The visitors have started very well and Goncalo Gregorio nearly fires them into dremland after three minutes.

He gets the ball on the box and drills the ball toward goal but Filip Jorgensen beats it away.

Manchester United are on the front foot early doors.

Amad Diallo will be desperate to impress tonight and he starts the evening with a lovely bit of skill.

He gets United on their way but the move ends with Bruno Fernandes overhitting a pass out of play.

Massive cheer for Tyrique George, the teenager who was only told he'd be making his full debut for Chelsea at 5pm today. Nice moment for him, and tonight's captain Enzo Fernandez has just asked him to be at the centre of the team photo, holding the club crest. Good from Fernandez, that.

The PAOK fans are really making themselves heard tonight.

However, they do fall silent as Old Trafford pays its respects to the victims of the floods in Valencia.

There is then a huge roar from the United fans as they pump up their side one last time before we get underway.

Fingers crossed this is a belter.

It's game time in west London.

Will there be a shock on the cards, or will Chelsea get the job done as expected?

We are about to find out over the next 90 minutes.

Opportunity knocks for Amad Diallo tonight. He had a face like thunder I recall from my trip to Istanbul when Antony was brought on ahead of him… Well, he’s in from the start tonight and all I’ve heard for a lot of the week from fans is ’start Amad’.

He’s got to back it up tonight and try to end the debate over whether or not he’s a regular starter for United. Over to you, Amad…

Old Trafford is in fine voice tonight, I must say.

They greet the teams with a huge roar as the United fans anticipate a good night for their side.

The Europa League anthem is then played, however, the PAOK fans drown it out with chants.

It's a bit sad as I think it's a banging tune.

I don’t blame the PAOK fans that travelled in on the tram with me from arriving here at Old Trafford optimistic. United started the day 22nd in the Europa League table and are winless through their first three games.

I was there in Porto (3-3) and in Istanbul (1-1) when United looked easy to get at. PAOK have performed even worse than United so far in Europe but they arrive with no fear.

Based on everything I’ve seen so far, who can blame them?

Nathan has very kindly shared a video from the press box inside Old Trafford.

He and Chris have given their verdicts on today with around 10 minutes to go until kick off.

Have a watch - there's just enough time before we get underway.

Here we go then! The players are getting warm at Old Trafford.

Plenty of jumpers on show. It's about 11 degrees inside the ground, and could drop to 10 during the game.

Winter is well and truly underway.

Now I know it's still early days and there are games in hand etc etc, but the current standings don't make for pretty reading for United.

They are just above the elimination places in the Europa League. That would be almost unthinkable - and I doubt it will happen - but improvement is obviously needed.

They will still be eyeing up a top eight finish.

Interesting call by van Nistelrooy to change both centre backs this evening. It looks increasingly as though the Dutchman won’t have a role to paly under Ruben Amorim, so even more reason for him to want to sign off with two wins against PAOK tonight and Leicester here on Sunday.

You couldn’t have blamed him for going strong by playing De Ligt and Martinez rather than bringing in Lindelof and Evans. The selection of Amad Diallo on the right is no surprise given that Rashford was seen training with a fitness coach at Carrington yesterday before joining the main group.

It’s still a United side more than capable of beating PAOK who qualified via a play-off against Shamrock Rovers and have one point from their three games so far.

We're still awaiting some warm-up snaps but here's a peek inside the home dressing room.

One wonders how many of them have futures at the club under Amorim.

The likes of Hojlund, sure. Fernandes, definitely. But players such as Casemiro, Rashford? How do they fit in?

Time will tell. But these games are certainly auditions of sorts.

You may remember the name Shola Shoretire.

The now-20-year-old joined Manchester United as a kid, and made his way through the youth ranks before signing his first professional contract at the age of 17.

He was once United's youngest player to play in a European competition at the age of 17 years and 23 days, but no agreement was reached over a new deal in the summer, despite there being discussions. He was subsequently released.

And where did he end up? Yep, PAOK.

He has made eight appearances for his new club so far this season, scoring once.

We had this issue with Galasaray last season at Old Trafford.

There are away fans in the home section - you can see the split there in Nathan's video and fans either side.

Whether any action is taken we will have to see.

First senior start tonight for Tyrique George, the 18-year-old winger from Chelsea's academy.

He's a very good prospect, regularly starring for the Under 21s. Good of Enzo Maresca to give him this chance.

Here are the teams of the two visitors tonight. A point per player you recognise.

PAOK: Kotarski, Jonny, Kedziora, Colley, Rahman, Ozdoev, Schwab, Zivkovic, Camara, Taison, Tissoudali.

Noah: Cancarevic, Milikovic, Silva, Muradyan, Hambardzumyan, Eteki, Sangare, Ferreira, Manvelyan, Cinari, Gregorio.

Jonny formerly of Wolves, Rahman formerly of Chelsea... that's about it, really.

Noah’s players are suited and booted as they have an early walk on the pitch. You can tell how big of an occasion it is for them by how many pictures and videos are being taken.

A few facts about our visitors: Noah are indeed named after the biblical tale. They’re only seven years old. Their season began all the way back on July 11 when they played their first of four qualifying rounds to make it into the Conference League. Their players are all on less than £5,000 a week.

As expected, then, for Chelsea.

11 changes from the draw with United at the weekend.

The likes of Fernandez, Felix, Nkunku and Mudryk are included.

Still no Sancho, so Tyrique George gets a go, as well as Marc Guiu.

Well, if Amorim is to deploy the 3-4-3 at United, we aren't seeing that yet.

Football is of course about more than formations, but United are once again lining up with a back four tonight, as they have done under van Nistelrooy before and since Amorim was announced.

The interm boss said yesterday that he hasn't spoken to the Portuguese yet - and I think that is reflected in his team selection tonight.

Danny Murphy, speaking to Boylesports:

It depends how you play the 3-4-3. You can play it pragmatically or can play it offensively. They've got lots of good players at Manchester United, international players, so they should be able to adapt and play all different systems.

But if he tries to mirror the Sporting team as it is now, they'll have problems. That’s because they play a high line, they go after teams, they push up and they dominate games and they score lots of goals and they make lots of chances.

Now if United play that way, I think they'll struggle because they haven't got great legs at the back. You think of Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire with Leny Yoro injured.

I totally get freshening things up but that feels a gamble at centre back to take out Lisandro Martinez AND Matthjis De Ligt.

Jonny Evans has been a more than able deputy of late but taking out both first choice centre backs in what is a must-win game? Bold from Van Nistelrooy to say the least.

It's pretty strong from van Nistelrooy for his first and only European game.

Captain Bruno Fernandes is in, with Rasmus Hojlund starting up front.

Amad Diallo and Alajandro Garnacho are on the flanks, with a back four still in place despite Amorim's impending arrival.

Should be more than strong enough to get a result tonight.

Cole Palmer is a doubt for this weekend's game against Arsenal. But fear not Chelsea fans, he is not in the Conference League squad anyway so his absence tonight will have no impact on his potential availability.

He's also in the England squad, so the issue can't be too serious.

Here's what Maresca had to say on his star man this week...

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, speaking on Wednesday:

Cole didn't train yesterday. We will see today. We need to see and then decide.

We said he didn't train the last two days. We'll see. The tackle was not a normal one. Hopefully he can be back.

If Chelsea’s B team don’t score at least five goals tonight against Armenian side Noah – be honest, had you heard of them? – then I’d be surprised.

I’m expecting to see Joao Felix at No 10 running the show, just as he did when they beat Panathinaikos last month. Hopefully they can get a few goals up and give some minutes to the academy lads.

Tyrique George and Samuel Rak-Sakyi are two who I definitely know will be in the squad at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues should breeze through the league stage in the conference league and, to be honest, be winning this competition.

They have six points from two games so far, topping the table, and you'd be staggered if it wasn't nine from three tonight.

Noah are 19th. They have one win so far, beating Czech side FK Mlada Boleslav in the first round, but lost to Rapid Wien last time out.

This game is probably a career highlight more than a competitive match for these players, to be honest.

Let's turn out attention to Chelsea for a bit then. They host Noah tonight, who are currently fourth in the Armenian Premier League.

A really interesting detail is that the club have never paid a transfer fee in their history. I suppose you wouldn't - but it does mean the Blues should be more than comfortable tonight.

Allow me to point you towards this piece from my colleague Sam Lawley, who has delved deeper into the club.

Read it by clicking below:

After Ruben Amorim’s rousing Champions League win over Manchester City in his last home game as Sporting Lisbon boss on Tuesday, this feels more low-key as Manchester United prepare to welcome their new head coach on Monday.

Even so, Ruud van Nistelrooy will want to maintain his unbeaten record as interim manager with a win against PAOK, and United certainly need one after slipping to 22nd place in the Europa League table with three draws against Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce.

Despite their indifferent start, United have a shot at winning this competition and even more so if Amorim takes over in a more healthy position.

That is likely to be the case with United up against a PAOK side showing two defeats and one draw in Europe since qualifying with a play-off victory over Shamrock Rovers.

So Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge again tonight. He's conquered the League Cup, earned a respectable draw in the Premier League, and now he gets a go in Europe too.

The former United forward continues to speak about his pride in his role even though he knows he won't be in it much longer. After tonight, United host Leicester on Sunday in the Premier League and theDutchman will hand over the reins to Amorim.

After that? He could go back to his coaching role. But we shall see.

PAOK are a Greek side - the current Greek Super League champions - who got here by beating Irish outfit Shamrock Rovers in the qualifiers.

They are second in the current standings, with six wins, two draws and two defeats in their first 10 matches of the league season.

Managed by Romanian Razvan Lucescu, they have just one point from three matches in the Europa League this season so far, losing to Galatasaray and FCSB. They needed a stoppage time equaliser from former Chelsea man Baba Rahman to avoid defeat against 10-man FC Viktoria Plzen last time out.

If there ever was a time to stop the rot for United, it's now.

This is the fourth round of European fixtures, and, so far, it's three draws for United. Lose tonight, and they may well put their qualification chances under some threat.

In their first match, they drew 1-1 with FC Twente, despite leading. In the second, they drew 3-3 with Porto, despite leading. In the third, they drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce, despite leading. Notice a pattern?

So United fans won't be getting too excited if they go in front tonight, but I do think it should be a comfortable win.

You may have heard, but Manchester United have a new manager on the way.

That man is Ruben Amorim, who waved goodbye to Sporting in his final home game with a 4-1 thrashing of Manchester City on Tuesday. I bet that went down well with United fans.

One of his tasks will be turning United's European form around. After drawing with Fenerbahce last time out under Erik ten Hag, they passed a year without a win in Europe, which is pretty unacceptable for the club.

That could, and probably should, change tonight, with Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge for the penultimate time before stepping aside for Amorim over the international break.But in terms of wins coming consistently, that's something Amorim needs to fix. Especially if United want to have any sort of success in this competition.

Good evening one and all and welcome to Mail Sport's live coverage of this evening's European games.

There are two English sides in action later on, with Manchester United hosting PAOK in the Europa League and Chelsea facing Noah (me neither) in the Conference League.

Kick off is still around two hours away, but stick with us for all the latest build-up to both matches!

Tottenham are in Turkey to play Galatasaray with the game around 15 minutes deep, and you can follow that here if you want to with Harry Bamforth.

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