The two players won't be in Amorim's travelling squad but Toby Collyer is available again after recovering from injury.

Just when Manchester United's season could not get any worse, the Red Devils found themselves in the middle of an injury crisis. Only 18 players made the trip to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League and now, Ruben Amorim's depleted squad must take on Arsenal just three days later.

Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign a striker who humbled Harry Maguire in February, though the Red Devils could yet sign Viktor Gyokeres instead if one condition is met.

There has been no update on the fitness of veteran defender Jonny Evans since he was ruled out with a calf problem back in December. Lisandro Martinez is facing an extended period out of action. Martinez suffered an ACL injury suffered last month and could be facing months on the sidelines as a result.

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte will miss the first leg of Manchester United’s Europa League last-16 tie away to Real Sociedad after sitting out training on Wednesday morning. Both players have been left out of the 18-man travelling party after picking up minor injuries in Sunday’s FA Cup penalty shoot-out exit at home to Fulham,

Man United pair Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte doubtful for Europa League clash - United’s lengthy list of absentees has grown ahead of facing La Real on Thursday.

Harry Maguire deserves to be recalled to the England squad and his leadership qualities can be an asset to the national team, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said.

Manchester United says it expects to make up to a further 200 jobs redundant as part of cost-cutting measures after five straight years of losses.

Manchester United have been hit with a new double injury blow ahead of tonight’s trip to Real Sociedad, with Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte both out of the Europa League last-16 first-leg tie. Maguire was forced off injured before extra time as holders United lost to Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round at Old Trafford on Sunday and did not train ahead of Thursday night’s clash in Spain.

Sunday’s Premier League clash sets the stage for the Gunners to tune up their form while the Red Devils languish in dysfunction.

Arsenal looks to pick up three important points in the Premier League when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday. My Manchester United vs Arsenal predictions see Arsenal being the only team to find the back of the net. Find out why in my EPL betting picks for March 9.