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Matthew Hobkinson

Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony start in Manchester United fans' lineup for Real Sociedad fixture

Manchester United get their Europa League campaign underway at Old Trafford tonight as they host Real Sociedad.

Erik ten Hag will be looking to translate his side's recent domestic success to the European competition when they come up against their La Liga opposition. All eyes will be on the Dutchman's teamsheet ahead of kick-off, as a handful of players on the fringes of the starting XI look to get their chance to impress the manager.

Cristiano Ronaldo has not started any of United's last four Premier League matches and will be desperate to show Ten Hag why he should be reinstated into his starting line-up.

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Since his arrival at Old Trafford, Casemiro has been slowly introduced to English football, making all three of his league appearances off the bench so far this season. Another new arrival who will be looking to get more minutes under his belt is Antony, although the Brazilian started against Arsenal, he only lasted 60 minutes before being replaced by Ronaldo.

Ten Hag certainly has a selection headache ahead of him as he looks to introduce some rotation into his starting line-up, while also ensuring he names a strong enough team to secure all three points.

Therefore, how do United fans want the Reds to line-up this evening? MEN Sport has taken a close look at what they have voted for using our interactive widget ( see below ).

In goal, United fans have chosen new signing Martin Dubravka to replace David de Gea. A start for the Newcastle United loanee would be his first appearance for the club.

It is all change at the back, as supporters make four changes to the defence that beat Arsenal 3-1 on Sunday. Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia are replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw.

In midfield, the fans have opted for a midfield three that would see Casemiro make his first start for United. They have opted for the Brazilian to be joined by Fred and Donny Van de Beek - as Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen all make way.

Supporters have had their say over the choice to start Cristiano Ronaldo, as he is joined by youngster Alejandro Garnacho and Antony, the only survivor from the win over the Gunners, on either wing.

Starting line-up United fans want to see vs Real Sociedad: Dubravka; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred, Van de Beek; Antony, Ronaldo, Garnacho.

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