Team News: Manchester United vs. Real Sociedad injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Manchester United will aim to begin a new year of Europa League football on a high note when Real Sociedad pay a visit to Old Trafford for Thursday's Group E battle.

The Red Devils ran out 3-1 winners over Arsenal at the weekend, while Imanol Alguacil's men rescued a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

MANCHESTER UNITED vs. REAL SOCIEDAD

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MANCHESTER UNITED

Out: Mason Greenwood (club suspension), Anthony Martial (Achilles), Facundo Pellistri (ankle)

Doubtful: Lisandro Martinez (muscle), Donny van de Beek (knock), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (knock), Marcus Rashford (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Dubravka; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Fernandes, Elanga; Ronaldo

REAL SOCIEDAD

Out: Mikel Oyarzabal (ACL), Martin Merquelanz (knee), Carlos Fernandez (hamstring), Robin Le Normand (foot), Diego Rico (hamstring)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Remiro; Gorosabel, Zubeldia, Elustondo, Munoz; Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino; Silva; Sadiq, Sorloth

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.