Having gone through a rollercoaster ride in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, this is the fourth time in 11 seasons since 2013 that Manchester United have had to play in the UEFA Europa League after a Champions League campaign.
Erik ten Hag's tenure as manager has hardly been a model of stability so far, but a three-match unbeaten run since September's FIFA Days (W2 D1) may suggest a shift is underway.
However, the Dutchman was left frustrated by the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace last Saturday, when the Red Devils dominated much of the game.
It has become a theme, with no Premier League side missing more big chances this season than Man United (17). Will the Europa League tie at Old Trafford be the moment for the Red Devils to respond?
They have lost just one of their last 24 home games in this competition (W18 D5).
This is the first time United have met Twente, but Ten Hag will be familiar with the Dutch side having played for them before, and has even admitted that he still supports his former club.
Twenter are back in the main draw of a UEFA competition for the first time since 2012-13 and have struggled straight away, with their only motivation being a win in their last meeting with English side Fulham in December 2011.
However, that was their only win in 13 attempts against teams from the land of fog (D5, L7).
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