The Norwegian boss named Ashley Young as captain for the match on the south coast, with academy product Brandon Williams dropping to the bench.
Supporters were not in favour of the move after the 19-year-old had helped the 20-time top-flight winners to wins over Chelsea and Partizan Belgrade in his last two starts.
In fact, the left back has conceded just three times in his first five appearances for the first-team, recording two clean sheets in both Europa League matches he has started this season.
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Another of the Old Trafford faithful added: "Really feel for Williams after his MOM performances at Belgrade & Chelsea...should be starting all day long other than that fraud Young!"
Other fans were unhappy with the selection at left back, but praised the boss for the rest of his starting XI.
One supporter tweeted: "Happy with the team - probably our best starting lineup and we have not included the players that don't fit.
"Would have went with Williams, but Pereira at 10 and rapid front three with Garner/Williams to chuck into the game for more minutes later on."
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