Man Utd vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Europa League score as Bruno Fernandes hits double before red card

Man United are in the box seat now, here’s Richard Jolly with the latest insight from Old Trafford:

“Sociedad are finding it increasingly hard to contain Dorgu with first Aramburu sent off for fouling him and then Elustondo booked. Dorgu’s last game at Old Trafford brought a red card for him. He can enjoy the role reversal.”

70mins: Garnacho breaks down the right wing, and his wayward cross bobbles its way to Hojlund, who has all the time in the world but scuffs his shot into a nearby defender.

Imagine the catharsis when that goal finally comes. It can’t be far away, can it?

63mins: Did someone say Sociedad look shaky at the back?

Disaster for the substitute Aramburu, who clumsily takes down Dorgu, who is on the break. Its a clear denial of a goalscoring opportunity and Sociedad are down to 10.

For salt in the wounds, Oyarzabal is booked for dissent as he pleads Aramburu’s case as the night goes from bad to worse for the Spaniards.

Surely United can’t let this one slip now?

61min: Sociedad look to have shifted to a more attacking formation, moving from a 4-3-3 what could be a 3-4-3.

The rotation does not seem to have had a huge effect as yet, but they do look slightly more potent in attack if more panicked in defence.

59min: United are very in gear now, and look to be enjoying themselves. Hojlund and Zirkzee are linking up well in attack – you can tell the former is desperate to end his goal drought tonight.

A gripping tie and United have started fast this half, here’s Richard Jolly with the latest insight from Old Trafford:

“Dorgu won United’s second penalty and he has been positive throughout, whether running forward or attempting a series of long-range shots. He isn’t yet the most polished of players but this has been an encouraging night for the January signing.”

50min: Fernandes does what he does best and tucks the penalty away tidily.

A typically patient run-up followed by a hop, skip, jump, and he rolls it away from the keeper.

United lead on the night and in the tie – its the perfect time to score so soon after half time, and you cannot see United slipping up now.

48min: Another penalty for United! Zirkzee sees his shot saved and Dorgu follows up on the rebound but he is tripped up by Elustondo!

The referee waits on it, has a think, and points to the spot.