Man United vs FC Twente - Europa League: Live score and updates

The huge storyline tonight is that this is an emotional reunion for Erik ten Hag with his boyhood club from the Netherlands with the United boss himself admitting it is 'not nice to hurt something you love' ahead of the clash.

Ten Hag is now in his third season at Old Trafford with a return of two trophies his best success, but poor Premier League campaigns overshadowing those titles.

But how did we get to this stage and what really is Ten Hag's relationship with FC Twente? Mail Sport finds out.

Here we go then as the Man United team news comes in, with Kobbie Mainoo amongst the most notable absentees as he drops to the place with Manuel Ugarte making a second consecutive start at Old Trafford.

GK: Onana

RB: Mazroui

CB: Maguire

CB: Martinez

LB: Dalot

CM: Ugarte

CM: Eriksen

CM: Fernandes (C)

LM: Rashford

RM: Amad

ST: Zirkzee

It was only a couple of months ago that Raphael Varane helped mastermind United's FA Cup title win over rivals Man City, but now the Frenchman has made the decision to hang up his boots.

Varane, 31, has struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como last month that ultimately made him come to the decision.

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In come the team coaches and both teams have debunked to mass crowds and are now firmly inside the inner chambers of Old Trafford.

United captain Bruno Fernandes was all smiles as he walked into the crowd, while Casemiro and the returning Rasmus Hojlund stopping to take photos with supporters.

This is a huge moment for FC Twente in one of Europe's biggest playing arenas and you wonder whether that pressure is something United can take advantage of.

Nothing ever seems simple with Manchester United and even tonight against a team that they should beat, there are fears of an upset being on the cards.

United have endured a slow start to the new Premier League season, impressing in some matches but still lacking the winning consistency required, and fans largely still don't know what to expect week in, week out.

Ten Hag finally has a squad that is nearly fully fit, with only a handful of players still unavailable, and fans are demanding big things from the Dutchman in his third season at Old Trafford.

But, beating tonight's European opponents won't be easy, with FC Twente only losing once in the Eredivisie this season and arriving in Manchester off the back of a 5-0 win.

United be warned.

Hello and welcome to the start of Manchester United's Europa League journey. Erik ten Hag's miserable second season at Old Trafford left United only qualifying for the competition after winning the FA Cup and tonight they host FC Twente in what could turn out ot be nervous viewing for home fans.

Ten Hag will face the former club he made over 200 appearances for as a player and has already admitted tonight will be a special occassion but one that he hopes will end in victory.

United will be hungry to respond after a goalless weekend draw against Crystal Palace and a convincing win tonight would do the world of good.