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With tensions between Erik ten Hag and Cristiano Ronaldo seeming to have eased, Manchester United look to continue to build upon a positive period.
FC Sheriff are the visitors to Old Trafford on Matchday Five in the Europa League.
A win or draw would be enough to take Manchester United through, but Ten Hag’s side will be keen to put pressure on Real Sociedad – who they face in their final group fixture – at the top of Group E.
Their opponents suffered defeat to FC Petrocub, their closest domestic rivals, on Sunday but remain top of the Moldovan National Division.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
When and where is it?
Manchester United vs FC Sheriff will kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday 27 October at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BT Sport 1, with coverage from 7.15pm BST. Subscribers can stream the game via the BT Sport app or online player.
Team news
Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the Manchester United squad, while Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have also been back in training after injury lay-offs. Raphael Varane appears to be set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury against Chelsea, though compatriot Anthony Martial could be available.
Armel Zohouri is suspended for Sheriff after his dismissal against Real Sociedad, but Iyayi Atiemwen and Moussa Kyabou are now available after serving their own bans.
Predicted line-ups
Manchester United XI: De Gea; Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Malacia; Fred, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Elanga; Rashford.
FC Sheriff XI: Celeadnic; Kiki, Radeljic, Kpozo; Guedes, Badolo, Salifu, Heron; Akanbi, Vizeu, Atiemwen
Odds
Manchester United win 1/9
Draw 11/1
FC Sheriff win 35/1
Prediction
Is this the week Manchester United fully convince in Europe for the first time under Erik ten Hag? Possibly – a home win appears likely. Manchester United 3-1 FC Sheriff.