MANCHESTER UNITED return to European action this Thursday against Real Sociedad – and its not a Champions League fixture.
The Red Devils’ seventh place finish last season has resulted in them featuring in the 2022/23 Europa League campaign.
But they’ll believe that they can go all the way having already beaten the other favourites in this competition Arsenal on the weekend.
And Erik Ten Hag’s new methods seem to be clicking with the team as United have now won their last four consecutive games after such a dreadful start.
However, United need to get through their group first and stubborn Spanish outfit Real Sociedad could prove to be tricky customers.
What time does Man Utd vs Real Sociedad kick off?
- Manchester United entertain Real Sociedad on Thursday, September 8.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time
- Old Trafford in Manchester will be the allocated arena for this match and it can host around 74,879 spectators.
- United got the better of Sociedad in a round of 32 tie during the 2020/21 Europa League campaign.
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What TV channel is Man Utd vs Real Sociedad on and can I live stream it?
- Manchester United vs Real Sociedad will be broadcasted LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
- Coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription holders of BT Sport have the option to stream the entire action live on the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
Team news
Erik Ten Hag could be tempted to rest Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford following their early withdrawals in the win against Arsenal.
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The out-of-favour duo of Donny Van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will need assessing before the match.
Whilst Anthony Martial still remains side-lined for the foreseeable future.
However, the Manchester United boss could finally promote Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Casemiro to the starting eleven.
Elsewhere, Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil will be spoilt for choice as everyone is fit and raring to go for this huge contest against Manchester United.
Latest odds
- Man Utd to win 8/13
- Draw 3/1
- Real Sociedad to win 4/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
