Sheriff Tiraspol

The Manchester United manager needs his side to secure a win in their Europa League tie in Moldova.

It's clear, when you lose the first game you have to win the second, so we know what our task is." After having lost that opening game in the Europa League it is likely United will select a more established starting line-up to face Sheriff. “I don't think [Marcus] will be out for too long but I cannot tell how long.

The Reds claimed our first Europa League success of the season, as we comfortably brushed aside the Moldovan champions.

Substitute Luke Shaw looked to make an impact upon his introduction, breaking forward well down the left flank with 10 minutes remaining. The Portugal international's effort unfortunately sailed a little too high, as Ten Hag's men continued to dominated proceedings. But it was to be a successful evening in Moldova, as we posted three points on the board. The Reds were soon two goals to the good however, with Diogo Dalot brought down by Patrick Kpozo inside the area. The England international latched onto a clever inside pass from Christian Eriksen, before turning onto his left foot to slip home. Ronaldo went in search of his second of the evening with a whole host of United players involved in the build-up.

Sancho was on target hours after being left out of the England squad and Ronaldo scored his first of the season as United brushed off the Moldovans in Chisinau ...

Bruno Fernandes forced Koval to save with his feet early in the second half and Ronaldo was wayward attempting to place a shot in the top corner after a swift attack. The former Borussia Dortmund star cleverly wrong-footed a defender with a couple of smart touches and guided in a shot off the base of the post. Sancho was on target hours after being left out of the England squad and Ronaldo scored his first of the season as United brushed off the Moldovans in Chisinau to register their first points of the group stage.

Manchester United will be eager to avoid any slip-ups when they take on Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League this evening.Erik ten H.