Manchester United resume their fight for the one remaining title they can win this season as they host Real Sociedad for the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday.
Ruben Amorim’s side were held to a 1-1 draw in the opening leg in San Sebastian last week, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring the opener before Mikel Oyarzabal levelled proceedings with a late penalty.
United may feel slightly buoyed by holding title-chasing Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League last time out, courtesy of a stunning Bruno Fernandes free-kick later cancelled out by Declan Rice’s second-half strike.
But they’ll need more of that magic against Real Sociedad, with this competition the final opportunity for the Red Devils to win silverware this season and rescue what has otherwise been a dismal campaign.
The visitors have been on a middling run of their own, having lost four of their last six games including a 1-0 loss to Sevilla in their last outing, and sit 11th in La Liga.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match:
When is Man Utd v Real Sociedad?
The match is due to kick off at 8pm UK time on Thursdat 13 March at Old Trafford.
How can I watch the match?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm. Subscribers can also watch online via discovery+.
You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for £30.99 per month.
Official line-ups
Man Utd XI: Onana, Dalot, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Heaven, Dorgu, Casemiro, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund
Subs: Harrison, Mee, Amass, Fredricson, Lindelof, Collyer, Eriksen, J Fletcher, Ugarte, Scanlon
Real Sociedad XI: Remiro, Elustondo, Zubeldia, Aguerd, Munoz, Marin, Zubimendi, Mendez, Becker, Oyarzabal, Kubo
Subs: Marrera, Barrene, Oskarsson, Javi Lopez, Olasagasti, Sergio Gomez, H. Traore, Aramburu, Turrientes, Martin, Beitia, Mariezkurrena
Odds
Real Sociedad win - 10/3
Draw - 23/10
Man Utd win - 17/20
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Prediction
Both sides will feel the points - and the Europa League quarter-final spot - are there for the taking after a cagey first leg. With this last chance saloon for the Red Devils to secure a trophy this season - and therefore avoid the inevitable, damning post-mortems should they lose - and with La Real not exactly firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, United should just shade this one.
Real Sociedad 1-2 Manchester United.
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