Why are Man Utd players wearing black armbands against Copenhagen?

MANCHESTER UNITED will face Copenhagen TONIGHT in a must-win Champions League clash.

The Red Devils are yet to put a point on the board in Group A after two defeats in their opening European games.

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Erik ten Hag will be hoping for a much-improved performance from his side following their 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray in their last Champions League outing.

Tonight's opponents, Copenhagen, will be aiming to build on their spirited 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich as they seek their first win in this year's competition.

But why will Man Utd players be wearing back armbands tonight?

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Why are Man Utd players wearing black armbands against Copenhagen?

Man Utd players and staff will wear black armbands this evening against Copenhagen as the club pay its respects to the late Sir Bobby Charlton.

The 1966 World Cup winner passed away aged 86 on Saturday after a battle with dementia.

Since Sir Bobby's death, former Man Utd and England players have joined fans at Old Trafford to lay flowers and scarves outside the Trinity Statue, as well as sign a book of condolences.

The club have outlined how they will pay their respects to Sir Bobby this evening, the statement read: "We will honour and remember Sir Bobby at our men’s first-team game against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday through a special pre-match tribute, which will conclude with a minute’s silence before kick-off.

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"Turnstiles will be open from 6pm, please arrive early to take your seats and pay your respects.

"A wreath will be in place on Sir Bobby’s seat within the Director’s Box, players and staff will wear black armbands and Sir Bobby will be remembered on the cover of the matchday programme."

What TV channel is Man Utd vs Copenhagen on and can it be live streamed?

• Man Utd vs Copenhagen will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
• TNT Sports subscribers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app/website.
• Alternatively, you can follow SunSport's live blog to keep up to date with all of the action from Old Trafford.