Real Sociedad vs Man United betting preview: Bruno Fernandes to light up Turin

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes told Manchester United's critics that their performances in other big games this season have been just as good as against Manchester City.United ended their 'hoodoo' against the traditional big six clubs this season with an emphatic and stylish 2-0 win over City in the Manchester derby. Fernandes' early penalty set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on course for the win, with Luke Shaw doubling the lead after half-time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has explained that Manchester United must 'play as a team' if they are to defeat Manchester City on Sunday.United travel to the Etihad knowing that a defeat will almost certainly put an end to their already near non-existent Premier League title hopes, as it would see City go a massive 17 points clear.But picking up a result against their cross-town neighbours will be no easy task as Pep Guardiola's side are on a remarkable 21-game winning

straight to your inbox every day for free Bruno Fernandes hasn’t looked himself in recent weeks, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has received justified scrutiny over his decision to play the star midfielder against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford last week. Manchester United ’s European exertions have appeared to have caught up to Fernandes in his latest league outings, although the narrative that he’s the only player that’s currently underperforming is exhausting.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United were on their last charge and Scott McTominay, on his last legs, botched the breakaway.It was the 89th minute but Bruno Fernandes raised the white flag. "Come on, guys, it's the best chance.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Real Sociedad's start against Manchester United vindicated his decision to field a stronger team than widely predicted.Despite having a 4-0 aggregate lead in their Europa League round-of-32 tie, United made just four changes - one fewer than for the first leg - in the goalless draw at Old Trafford.Solskjaer rested David de Gea, Luke Shaw and captain Harry Maguire but named Bruno Fernandes as captain and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonDependable and vocal on his latest outing. Can't take too much credit for Mikel Oyarzabal's horrible penalty.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes criticised the decision to disallow Axel Tuanzebe's goal for Manchester United against Real Sociedad. With the scores level at 0-0, Tuanzebe headed home from a corner to seemingly give United the lead and also net his first goal for the club in the process.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have named another new youngster in their squad for Thursday's Europa League second leg match with Real Sociedad in the form of midfielder Ethan Galbraith.United go into the game with the La Liga side with their spot in the Last-16 all but guaranteed after a 4-0 mauling in Turin last week, with a Bruno Fernandes brace and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James securing the win.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans would like to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes nine changes and dish out two full debuts against Real Sociedad.United hold a 4-0 lead going into the second leg of their Europa League last 32 encounter at Old Trafford on Thursday evening (8pm kick-off). Goals from Bruno Fernandes (2), Marcus Rashford and Daniel James have given United a huge advantage at the halfway point of the tie.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has built the best Manchester United side of the last decade, says Real Sociedad boss Imanol Alguacil ahead of his side's Europa League Round of 32 second leg. Sociedad were dismantled by United's counter-attack last week as Solskjaer saw his team score four goals without reply and all but secure their place in the last 16.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans want to see Amad make his first start for the club against Real Sociedad - even if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already appears to have decided against it.The La Liga side will travel to Old Trafford on Thursday for the return leg of the round-of-32 tie, with United already holding a 4-0 aggregate lead after the first game in Turin - with a Bruno Fernandes brace and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James securing the win.The match was

straight to your inbox every day for free Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil has demanded a reality check after the reaction to his side's defeat against Manchester United. The La Liga side were thrashed 4-0 by United on Thursday night as the two teams met in the first-leg of their Europa League round of 32 tie.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves drew comparisons between Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne following the Reds' win against Real Sociedad.The 26-year-old Fernandes led the way once again last night as he scored a decisive double during United's superb 4-0 victory in Turin.With further strikes coming from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James, Fernandes and co already have one foot in the last-16 of the Europa League ahead

straight to your inbox every day for freeJuan Mata joked with Manchester United defender Eric Bailly after the latter claimed to have provided an assist for the Reds in their 4-0 Europa League win against Real Sociedad on Thursday.United are in full control of their Europa League last-32 tie against Sociedad after Bruno Fernandes' double and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James sealed a comprehensive victory in Turin.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have had headier nights in Turin but are heading into the next round of the Europa League, barring an almighty collapse. In the eerie setting of a crowdless Juventus Stadium, home to neither club in a two-legged knockout tie, United capitalised on Real Sociedad's inability to find a home from home and their experience told.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOwen Hargreaves believes the Real Sociedad players were caught off guard by Daniel James and his pace as Manchester United romped to a 4-0 victory. Bruno Fernandes scored either side of half-time, with Marcus Rashford and James also scoring for the visiting team in Turin.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade an important save during the frenzied start and was dependable in dealing with crosses. Another clean sheet.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed the secret behind his first Manchester United goal in their 4-0 win over Real Sociedad. The Portuguese midfielder netted a brace as United secured an emphatic first-leg win in the Europa League round-of-32 on Thursday evening.