Tuesday night sees a chance of revenge for Manchester United when they welcome Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.

In the reverse Group H fixture on November 4, United suffered a woeful 2-1 loss in Turkey courtesy of goals from Demba Ba and Edin Visca.
The result put a dent in the Red Devils' last-16 qualification hopes - but it was the embarrassing defending in the run-up to Ba's goal in particular that led to a wave of fierce criticism hurled at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his men.
So what can the manager do to avoid to another repeat result and social media backlash?

Cut out the Sunday League errors
Let's start with the obvious one: the calamitous defending. The manner in which United conceded both goals against their Turkish opponents was unforgivable - especially the first for Ba's strike.
Paul Scholes compared it to 'Under 10s football'. Rio Ferdinand claimed you 'wouldn't see this on Hackney Marshes'. Robin van Persie couldn't remember any team conceding such a bad goal.
All three are United greats who won trophies with the club. Their damning criticism of Ba's opener says it all.
It was inconceivable to let the 35-year-old run in on goal unopposed from inside his own half before finishing past Dean Henderson. What was more worrying was that it came from a United corner in the 13th minute of the match.
How there was no iota of football intelligence from the Red Devils in that moment remains baffling - with not one player goal-side of Ba. All 10 outfield players were in Basaksehir's final third - mind-boggling. Delving further, it appeared nobody on the United bench flagged this glaring error on the sideline before Ba was played through on goal too.
The second goal was almost as equally as bad as Juan Mata lost possession after a poor pass from Bruno Fernandes allowed the hosts' Deniz Turuc to race clear before whipping in a cross. United's defence were a mess again as Visca slotted home unmarked at the back post - with the visitors all sucked in towards the near.
Solskjaer would have shown his players this horror show and would have drummed into them that this was unacceptable. This is a game that United can't afford to lose so expect a lot more solidity in this area.
Come out of the blocks fast
United were ponderous and slow in Turkey and this has been a microcosm of their season. Solskjaer's side often start games too passively which allows their opponents to get on the front foot early and play with a vim that the Red Devils often lack.
This was the case three weeks ago when the warning signs were there for United before Ba's goal. And the moment that the Super Lig outfit took the lead it looked like it was going to be a long evening for United, something that it became.
Basaksehir were happy to sit deep and counter United who failed to move their opponents about with any incisive patterns of play.
In the Red Devils' DNA is to move the ball quickly and at pace, so it'll be interesting to see if they can do that at Old Trafford. Against West Brom at the weekend that wasn't the case and they were fortunate to come away from that Premier League encounter with a win.
Get Bruno Fernandes ticking
When Bruno Fernandes flourishes, so do Manchester United. However, in Turkey that wasn't the case as the Portuguese playmaker was below-par for once.
At the Fatih Terim Stadium, he lost possession a staggering 34 times - meaning he did so more than once every three minutes.
Fernandes' pass completion was 72 per cent - United's lowest alongside Anthony Martial - while only 63.5 per cent of his balls in the final third went to their intended target, highlighting his frustrating display.
Furthermore, this was emphasised further by the fact he failed to create a single chance all game, only completed seven of his 14 long passes and didn't complete one cross from six attempts.
United had cause for concern about his ball retention last summer before deciding to sign him in January - a move which has worked out for the club tremendously with the 26-year-old bringing a much-needed creativity to the side and reinvigorating their attack.
Sometimes you have an off-day and the Old Trafford outfit will be hoping it was just that for Fernandes. Since then he has scored three of United's four Premier League goals (twice in a 3-1 win at Everton and the winner in the 1-0 triumph over West Brom) as well providing the assist for the other.
Anthony Martial or Edinson Cavani?
He was the club's top goalscorer last season, but so far finding the back of the net has been a struggle for Martial this campaign.
The 24-year-old netted 23 goals last term but has only scored twice so far with both coming in the Champions League against RB Leipzig and Istanbul Basaksehir - the latter being a fine header to halve the deficit.
A three-match ban, following his red card against Tottenham, hasn't helped the Frenchman's cause but he hasn't reached previous standards set.
Martial is looking to become the first Manchester United player to score in three consecutive UEFA Champions League appearances since Wayne Rooney in March 2010, but the question is, will he get the opportunity to do so on Tuesday?
Waiting in the wings is summer signing Edinson Cavani, who joined as a free agent on deadline day. The 33-year-old is yet to start a game for the Red Devils but has come off the bench six times. He was brought in as an alternative to Martial and his wily movement in the box could pose Istanbul a different type of problem than what they faced at the beginning of the month.
Just like the much talked about Donny van de Beek situation, Solskjaer will have to soon give Cavani starting opportunities and Tuesday's game could be the perfect game for that. Aside from his movement, the Uruguayan provides a target up front that United have lacked since Romelu Lukaku's departure.
Either way, Solskjaer has laid down the gauntlet to Martial moving forward.
'Anthony showed he made big strides last season, now it's time again to make even bigger strides and to develop more,' he said ahead of Tuesday's clash.
'He scored 23 goals last season, which was a big return. He took big strides towards becoming the striker he can be.
'Every season is a challenge and you cannot rest on your laurels at Man United. There are demands on every position.
'We want Anthony to kick on. His conversion rate has always been good, but at the moment keepers have made good saves against him.
'Anthony is no different from other players, he's not had a pre-season as normal and is getting ready for peak form.
'He had a three-game suspension, so he's lost too much football. But he scored against Basaksehir last time, good header, and I hope he'll get to his best again.'
Vucceknst
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man united
zibacinos
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win
SIRALLEN
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If ole loses this game he must simply be sacked because we can't lose to a team that doesn't even deserve to be in the Europa league. look at there league position and look at the players we have .
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united won at won at southampton u fake fan....
Fisabeyz
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marsal π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°
SaquibNawaz
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real r strugglin in la liga n ucl πππ
don't worry about us you young bloods even if we don't play the next two seasons you will remain in the same placeπ€£π
Dannysixboss209
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atalanta 2-0 liver with 0 shot on goal...my heart is warmer thn yours surely πππ
ohhhhh well π€£ππ½
MasterFlame
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n atalanta we partyin at anfield...0 shot on goal...hahahahahaha
Where are u at the PL???? Wait a minute u r not even at the top 6. (haha)
Dukcderuy
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Istanbul were having a party and so much fan (not true) when they played against Manchester United. Istanbul at Manchester United at that day:
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n atalanta we partyin at anfield...0 shot on goal...hahahahahaha
Dukcderuy
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We all know the solution is just two penalties[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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and we know u r stupid
Dukcderuy
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but salah not missed penalties as ur Teeth Fernandersπ and keep taking penalties again and again.π π
well atleast we win games...unlike liverpool who had 0 shot on goal against atalanta πππ
Dukcderuy
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It will still END in tears π Zebra π¦ FC
njoyd d atalanta game? πππ
Dukcderuy
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nothing they can just pretend that they have Bruno for penaltiesππ€£π
real r strugglin in la liga n ucl πππ
Dukcderuy
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They should drink something called PenalTea to avoid defeat. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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mayb u guys should have had it b4 d atalanta game πππ
Dukcderuy
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penalchester United forget to play football on the pitch thinking referee would give them a penalty to win the match but unfortunately the opponent team has scored and won the match [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
n spurs has forgoten to win a cup for years πππ
Dukcderuy
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By another Penalty.
atalanta rocks π€π€π€
Dukcderuy
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I really appreciate when Manchester United lose it warms up my heart πβ€οΈπ§ββοΈ
atalanta 2-0 liver with 0 shot on goal...my heart is warmer thn yours surely πππ
Wenadilmr
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nice Christmas card from
Veodiorz
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not to wear zebra crossing during the game
Febblnptuy
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we have did what we have just done
Dannysixboss209
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I really appreciate when Manchester United lose it warms up my heart πβ€οΈπ§ββοΈ
I'm gonna be honest good win but no consistency so it will be warm again ππ
FANofPremierleague
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Bruno Fernandez more like Bruno is sadness
we beat them 4:1 hahahaha
jacknit
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are you mad ? bruno even can't compare with messi. how could you compare with goat }?
Ronaldo will still fail to score that volley ,I'm not comparing them but CR7 still would fail to score
FAYIZNM
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I really appreciate when Manchester United lose it warms up my heart πβ€οΈπ§ββοΈ
Is your heart in the Arctic now [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
FAYIZNM
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Bruno Fernandez more like Bruno is sadness
I'd like to see your face now[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
kabbmopuz
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4-1 πππ,Bruno scored a volley that even CR7 can't doπππ
are you mad ? bruno even can't compare with messi. how could you compare with goat }?
Ibe7
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I really appreciate when Manchester United lose it warms up my heart πβ€οΈπ§ββοΈ
4-1... Warmer of your heartπ€£
jacknit
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Let's say : *GET BRUNO A PENALtea* ππππππππ
4-1 πππ,Bruno scored a volley that even CR7 can't doπππ
havinassh0402
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who else here after 4 - 1π
zainqwqtwtts
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Just to score 4 goals
jacknit
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the problem is not ole at all
he is the one who picks the starting eleven your dumb ass!!!!. United will not win at Southampton ,we all know ole π
Mwene98
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Use lindelof and drop maguire for tuanzebe
Maguire looks stress all the time. I hope he isn't thinking about Greece...
Mwene98
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I liked tonight's pick... it was spot on!
willsjr
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we need to win
SIRALLEN
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If ole loses this game he must simply be sacked because we can't lose to a team that doesn't even deserve to be in the Europa league. look at there league position and look at the players we have .
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the problem is not ole at all
Anti786
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Mourinho is a problem solver, he goes where there is problem and solve, if not of mourinho who knows chealsea, or inter
Well, he didn't exactlysolve ManU's problems π
Princetelly
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They should walk away πππ
Craze4Football
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Who tf is thst rw
Are you really a ManU fan?π
Bucklnotz
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comment about the squard
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it's midfielder hold balls alot which delay the counter attacking
Bucklnotz
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win by force
sesbdiopsz
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comment about the squard
Femabdkruz
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Let's say : *GET BRUNO A PENALtea* ππππππππ
Diebkmntz
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in as far rafeal is not in then theres nothing to worry about
Fohcdlsz
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what is man utd league position..?
10th or 9th
money2
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Attack and defend well.
Cimemrsuy
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There is nothing apart from playing coordinated football for Man U to win.
Yooacdlnps
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what a question..... they should sleep on the pitch again
Fimbelm
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play van de geek instead of Fred and pls no 2 defensive midfielders.. this is a home game m
To threaten ole that if he looses he will loose his job [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Wocdimnpt
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Are you fkn mad!! Mourinho is with the rubbish white lillys. I'll like him again, when he leaves you lotππ»
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Mourinho is a problem solver, he goes where there is problem and solve, if not of mourinho who knows chealsea, or inter
Anti786
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OK, infront of Alex, mourinho tok back to back EPL, were was Alex, to cut a long story short, mourinho stop his dominant, guy respect mourinho
Sorry for you! I hate Tottenham!! I support The Arsenal
Anti786
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OK, infront of Alex, mourinho tok back to back EPL, were was Alex, to cut a long story short, mourinho stop his dominant, guy respect mourinho
Are you fkn mad!! Mourinho is with the rubbish white lillys. I'll like him again, when he leaves you lotππ»