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Manchester United opponents Zorya Luhansk: Five things you need to know

As Zorya Luhansk are about to take the field at Old Trafford, here are five things Manchester United should know about their hard working and determined Ukrainian opponents.

1.They won the most sensational title in the Soviet history

Zorya's 1972 Soviet Supreme League title win was an upset of Leicester City proportions. Known as Zarya Voroshilovgrad in the Soviet Union era, they became the smallest team ever to win the championship title in 1972. Finishing ahead of the brilliant Dynamo Kiev side was almost unthinkable, but Zarya thrashed their illustrious opponents 3-0 on the opening day of the season and never looked back.