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Man Utd manager Solskjaer embracing tough Real Sociedad tie

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is excited to face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last 32.

The Spaniards are currently leading La Liga ahead of Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

"It sounds like a Champions League draw and it's definitely one that keeps everyone on their toes," Solskjaer told United's official website.

"They're the team that's top of La Liga at the moment ahead of teams like Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid. I've watched them a couple of times and they're an exciting team and it'll be a test for us.

"We've got some difficult games around that period. It's not a time we can switch off and feel it's an easy Europa League draw, this feels like a Champions League draw – they're top of the Spanish league. We just have to stay focused."

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