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PLAYER RATINGS: Fred fails to deliver in more advanced role as Manchester United slip to surprise Europa League defeat at Old Trafford... but Christian Eriksen's creativity offers positives for Erik ten Hag's side

Manchester United slipped to an opening night loss in the Europa League after they were surprisingly beaten at home 1-0 by Real Sociedad in their first group stage match.

On a sombre night in the United Kingdom following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth, United failed to hit top gear on their way to a controversial defeat at the hands of the Spanish side.

A highly debateable penalty call led to Sociedad netting from 12 yards to seal victory but did any of United's players impress boss Erik ten Hag on Thursday evening?