Erik ten Hag press conference live: Manchester United updates and team news for Luton Town fixture

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will answer questions from journalists on Friday afternoon.

United lost 4-3 against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League and that defeat means the Reds are now bottom of the group, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds in jeopardy.

The pressure has mounted on Ten Hag in the last few weeks and although it's a results-based business and United left Copenhagen with nothing, the opening 40 minutes saw the best performance of the season yet.

Marcus Rashford's red card changed the game and it's crucial United bounce back with a win against Luton Town on Saturday.

Luton drew against Liverpool at the weekend, but the Hatters have struggled all season and sit around the relegation zone.

Follow below for every word from the press conference.

With pressure growing on Ten Hag with each game that goes against United, the questions start to be asked of whether the players are behind the manager.

But in the mind of Hojlund, turning against the Dutchman is not being considered currently.

The striker was asked about Ten Hag and he said everyone is behind him.

The United takeover saga appears to be nearing a conclusion as Sir Jim Ratcliffe closes in on a deal to become a minority shareholder at the club.

It is nearly 12 months since Reds owners the Glazer family announced their decision to launch a 'thorough evaluation of strategic alternatives'. That led to several interested parties coming forward over a potential takeover or investment in the club.

And while there is no firm timetable for the deal to be finalised, an announcement could come as early as next week, with Ineos optimistic it will be done before the Premier League campaign resumes on November 25 after the