How Manchester United should line up vs Real Betis in Europa League fixture

Manchester United need to deliver a strong performance against Real Betis after a disastrous Premier League showing at Anfield.

United were defeated 7-0 against fierce rivals Liverpool at the weekend and Erik ten Hag branded the performance as 'unprofessional', whilst Luke Shaw, the first to emerge from the dressing room after the game, admitted he was 'embarrassed'.

The defeat was the biggest against Liverpool in the club's long history, but the players have the opportunity to respond quickly, just four days later, against Spanish side Real Betis in the first leg of a Europa League Round of 16 tie at Old Trafford.

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Regarding the early team news, Anthony Martial remains unavailable for selection as he looks to return from a hip injury. Ten Hag has also confirmed that Marcel Sabizter, who was a late substitute at Anfield, will be unavailable for selection.

Our writers have had their say on how United should line up against Real Betis...

The right-hand side should change completely with Wan-Bissaka and Sancho in. Ten Hag should stick by the midfield duo after Sunday’s aberration but the Weghorst experiment has to end after one goal in 14 games. His explanation for tapping the ‘This Is Anfield’ sign is almost as bad as some MPs excusing Boris Johnson’s attendance at all those lockdown parties.

Rashford is at his best from the left but he is worth playing through the middle on this occasion, with Garnacho on the left.

Changes have to be made after the debacle at Anfield but they are unlikely to be as long-term as after the defeats to Brentford and City. Wan-Bissaka and Malacia deserve to start at full-back. Shaw was especially poor on Sunday and