Manchester United will be aiming for all three points when they face Moldovan outfit Sheriff Tiraspol at Old Trafford in UEFA Europa League group E, with a solitary point enough to guarantee progression to the next stage of the competition.
The Red Devils snatched a morale-boosting last-gasp equaliser in a closely-fought 1-1 draw at Chelsea over the weekend. Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro scored a stoppage-time header to gatecrash Blues’ party.
The hosts now turn their attentions to the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, looking to wrap up a their progression to the next round with a game to spare. They are currently sitting second in Group E, trailing group leaders Real Sociedad thanks to a defeat at Old Trafford last month.
They face third-placed Sheriff and hold a six point lead over the Moldovan minnows but they need to avoid a defeat to assure their path to the round of 32.
FC Sheriff, meanwhile, are currently perching atop of the Moldovan Super Liga and have been dominant on the domestic front this term, albeit suffering their first league defeat at the hands of Petroclub heading into this Europa League encounter.
