Manchester United 0-1 Real Sociedad: Hosts fall to defeat on a sombre night at Old Trafford

Manchester United put in a flat performance on a sombre night at Old Trafford as they slipped to a 1-0 Europa League defeat to Real Sociedad. The hosts handed a first start to summer signing Casemiro, meaning he was re-united with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

The latter had a couple of half chances that were snatched away from him by good defending early on, with the first real opening falling to Antony, who had a curling effort saved. Ad At the other end, Mendez flashed a shot just past the post from near the penalty spot, but it was the hosts who did most of the pressing, and they soon thought they had taken the lead when Ronaldo netted with a towering header, only for the celebrations to be cut short as the forward had straying offside.

Europa LeagueArsenal, Man Utd hold minute's silence to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II3 HOURS AGO The Portuguese international remained the main threat after the break when he sent a fizzing effort from 20-yards just over the bar, while United received a huge let off substitute Alexander Sorloth nodded off target from close range. Sociedad then took the lead just before the hour mark when a was penalty awarded in controversial circumstances for handball against Lisandro Martínez.

Brais Mendez stepped up to take it and tucked the ball right in the bottom corner, leaving David de Gea with no chance. Europa League tables Europa League fixtures/results Europa League top scorers Mendez stepped up to take it and tucked the ball right in the bottom corner, leaving David de Gea with no chance.

The visitors nearly doubled their lead shortly afterwards, but this time the 'keeper was able to beat away a thumping Mikel Merino drive at his near post. Casemiro headed over from a