Real Sociedad vs. Manchester United: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview

Manchester United will look to extend their lead in Champions League Group A with a road match against a struggling Real Sociedad.

The defending English Premier League winners have struggled domestically and currently stand in eighth place in the league table. However, that has not carried over in UCL play, where the squad has seven points in three matches to move to first place.

If United can win this contest and Bayer Leverkusen defeats Shakhtar Donetsk, it would virtually seal a spot in the knockout stage for the English club.

Of course, Real Sociedad will not go down without a fight. While the club has had only two home matches since the start of October, they have won each with a combined score of 8-0. 

Playing at Estadio Anoeta should make this quite an event to watch. Here is everything you need to know to make sure you catch all of the action. 

When: Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2:45 p.m. ET, 7:45 GMT

Where: Estadio Anoeta, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Watch: Fox Sports 1

Live Stream: Fox Soccer 2 Go

Odds (via SkyBet): Manchester United (5-4), Real Sociedad (11-5), Draw (23-10)

Top Storyline: Can David Moyes Find the Right Lineup for Manchester United?

There is plenty of offensive talent on Manchester United, but the key for the new head coach is finding a way to get the right ones on the pitch.

Robin van Persie is clearly one of the top scorers in the world, and the club is much better when he is on the pitch. Wayne Rooney and Antonio Valencia are also as solid as they come as attacking midfielders.

However, the club has also shifted between Shinji Kagawa, Adnan Januzaj, Nani, Danny Welbeck and even Javier Hernandez at other spots on the attack. Januzaj seems to be playing well, but it is hard to count on consistency from the 18-year-old phenom.

Then again, Moyes thinks he is ready:

Still, something will have to be done. Without van Persie in the last match against Real Sociedad, United's only score came on an own goal in the second minute. It is clear others have to step up, but the question remains which players will do that.

Prediction: Manchester United 2, Real Sociedad 1

Manchester United have been incredibly inconsistent on the defensive end this season, allowing at least one goal in each of the past six EPL matches. With Antoine Griezmann leading a quality group of scorers for Sociedad, you can almost be certain they will find a way to get a goal across at home. 

Still, United should be able to come through with a better offensive showing than was on display the last time these teams met. As previously mentioned, Robin van Persie was not in the lineup, which severely limits the squad's ability.

With the team's top scoring back on the pitch, he will create plenty of opportunities to score. Plus, the extra attention will open up chances for teammates to get good looks at the net, which they should be able to finish for goals.

If the Premier League club can avoid too many mental errors, they should be able to escape this road match with a valuable three points.

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