Manchester United go into the final game of the Europa League group stage seeking victory to ensure fast-track entry to the last 16.
United will avoid the play-offs if they emerge from their trip to Real Sociedad as winners by two goals or more.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford were among the scorers in United's 3-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol last week, which left manager Erik ten Hag feeling upbeat.
“That's a good signal, a good message, and we can build on that,” said the Dutchman, whose rejuvenated side moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, Rashford clocking up his 100th goal for the club.
“We need to go there and win by two goals to top the group so we're going to try and do that,” said Rashford.
“It was our mission, our objective when we started the campaign, to top the group and that still stands.”
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Manchester United 3 Sheriff Tiraspol 0 - player ratings
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MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 6 - What to say about the man who has almost nothing to do? Getty -
Tyrell Malacia 7 - Back in the side and crossed towards Ronaldo on 12 minutes. Started on the left but switched to right when Dalot went off. It’s good to know he can play there. PA -
Victor Lindelof 7 - Good for him to have 90 minutes on a comfortable night. With Varane out, he’s likely to be in until the World Cup finals. EPA -
Lisandro Martinez 7 - Pushed up to support the attackers as United continually attacked and dominated. Given his importance to the side, it was positive that he was rested from half time. AP -
Diogo Dalot 8 - Took a shot on 40 which was last seen going towards Manchester city centre, but his strong near post header three minutes later put United ahead. It was only his second goal for the club. He’s played 90 minutes in all seven games since the September break and deserved a breather when he came off after 63. AP -
Casemiro 7 - Saw the keeper on the edge of his area and took a shot from his own area after 8. Received a blow to the mouth but he controls the game when he plays. Right that he was withdrawn ahead of bigger games against West Ham and the group decider in San Sebastian next week. PA -
Christian Eriksen 8 - Tried to break down a congested Sheriff defence. His fast corner found Dalot to give United the lead. 50th minute free-kick went over as he chased his first goal. Touched the ball 131 times, more than anyone on the pitch. The five men Sheriff midfield had 137 touches between them. Getty -
Antony 6 - Flicked a ball over the defence after 9 and had the first shot on target off his right foot on 10. Showboated by spinning around and then gave the ball away – and then brought off at half time AP -
Alejandro Garnacho 8 - First start for the 18-year-old, he beat his man and crossed into the box on 13. Went past full-back Guedes several times. Excellent in the first half, even when he was targeted. Unpredictable, but more effective when he went past his man on the outside. Had a chance to score with a shot from 12 yards on 77. Hugged by Ronaldo at the end. Reuters -
Bruno Fernandes 7 - Tried to get in behind the Sheriff defence, he had a shot on target on 25 and set up Ronaldo two minutes later. Busy all night and he set up Ronaldo for his goal. EPA -
Cristiano Ronaldo 7 - Back off the naughty step and into the starting XI, he headed over after 13. Fernandes, Garnacho and Eriksen all set him up in the first 30 minutes. Went for power with a 58th minute strike and shot wide. Thought he’d scored in front of the Stretford End on 61 but it was offside, Kicked the ball into the Stretford End Upper Tier. Finally scored after 80 minutes, heading then following the ball in. Getty -
SUBS: Harry Maguire 7 - On for Martinez at half time having been out injured. PA -
Marcus Rashford 7 - On for Antony at half time. Powerful header to make it two. Great effort with a short back lift on 77. Getty -
Scott McTominay 6 - On for Casemiro after 63. He’s come off the bench in his last six United appearances. Involved in the second goal. Getty -
Luke Shaw 7 - On for Dalot after 63, he set up Rashford’s header. Playing well. Reuters -
Donny van de Beek 6 - On for Garnacho after 79 and ran on to a Fernandes ball after 88. AP
