United have served notice of their intention to appeal his two-match ban for using abusive language to a doping control officer at the Europa League final in May.
They have until Monday evening to submit the actual appeal and have put in a request for “provisional measures” to be triggered - which effectively means Jones can play until his appeal is heard.
UEFA will make a decision on that request on Monday but it appears a formality.
A UEFA spokesman said: “With regards to the two-match suspension issued to Phil Jones, Manchester United have asked for provisional measures in accordance with Article 49 of the UEFA disciplinary regulations.
“The UEFA Appeals Body will take a decision in regards to this matter on August 7.”
Meanwhile, Juan Mata has pledged to give one per cent of his £140,000-a-week salary to help children in need around the world.
And the Manchester United winger has called on his fellow players to join him in supporting those who need help.
Mata, 29, has helped launch a scheme called Common Goal, which has been set up to support more than 120 charities worldwide.
The Spain international wants to set up a ‘starting XI’ of 11 players who each donate a portion of their salary to fund charity projects.
United are understood to have cooled their interest in Ivan Perisic after refusing to meet Inter Milan’s £48m asking price. Inter are now discussing a new contract with the Croatia winger.
