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TEAM NEWS: NO Robin van Persie as Javier Hernandez starts for Manchester United
ROBIN VAN PERSIE will not play for Manchester United in their Champions League group game against Real Sociedad.
The Dutchman was on target for the Red Devils at the weekend as they drew 1-1 against Southampton.
Van Persie trained yesterday however doesn't even make the substitutes bench.
Javier Hernandez will be given the chance to shine up front along with Wayne Rooney.
Shinji Kagawa and Antonio Valencia also feature in the starting line-up.
Defensive duo Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand have been ruled out of the game through injury
Manchester United team to face Real Sociedad: De Gea; Rafael, Jones, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Kagawa; Rooney, Hernández
Subs: Lindegaard, Büttner, Smalling, Fellaini, Nani, Young, Januzaj