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Jack Flintham

Ronaldo and Rashford start - Manchester United fans pick starting XI vs Real Sociedad

Manchester United fans have opted to stick with Anthony Elanga ahead of tonight's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad.

United know that only a victory of two goals or more will see them leapfrog their Spanish opponents into top spot in Group E. Anything less will see them finish second leaving them with a play off tie against a third place Champions League side in February.

With plenty still at stake, MEN Sport's United readers have opted to choose a strong line-up for tonight's match. Below is who they have chosen.

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Goalkeeper - David de Gea

De Gea was in brilliant form on Sunday with his brilliant save ensuring United beat West Ham. In a dead rubber, United may have opted to go with Martin Dubravka but the sensible option would be to stick with the Spaniard considering the circumstances.

Defenders - Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw

Currently, this back four is arguably the best that Erik ten Hag could pick. Raphael Varane remains injured so captain Maguire will get another opportunity to try and impress.

In recent weeks, Shaw has looked a better option than Tyrell Malacia but do not be surprised if the Englishman is dropped to the bench. Dalot and Martinez look undroppable at present.

Midfielders - Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen

Fernandes will be suspended for Sunday's match with Aston Villa so there is no harm in featuring him tonight. Casemiro and Eriksen have both become integral to Ten Hag's style of play and it would be surprising if either of them dropped to the bench this evening.

Forwards - Anthony Elanga, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford

Fresh off the back of scoring his 100th goal for the club on Sunday, Rashford will be hoping to add to that tally against today's La Liga opponents. Anthony Martial, Antony and Jadon Sancho are all absent from the travelling squad meaning that Ronaldo and Elanga keep their places in the fans' XI.

Alejandro Garnacho will be pushing hard to start again after making his debut last week vs Sheriff Tiraspol.

United fans' XI vs Real Sociedad (Pick Your Team)

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