UEFA Europa League
Four days on from their humiliation at Anfield, United had a point to prove to wins fans back on their side. As a result, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag named an unchanged side from the collapse against Liverpool. United’s goals came from Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst. Former Leicester City forward … Read more
Manchester United secured their place in the Europa League round of 16 after a historic 2-1 victory against Barcelona at Old Trafford. 73,021 fans saw Fred take the game by the scruff of the neck and lead United to victory. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring before second half goals from Fred and Antony lit up … Read more
A Camp Nou classic saw Barcelona and Manchester United draw 2-2 in the first leg of the Europa League round of 32. A thrilling encounter saw Marcos Alonso score the opener, with Marcus Rashford levelling the game, before a Jules Kounde own goal put United ahead, but for Raphinha to tie up the game from … Read more
Villareal won the Europa League after beating Manchester United on penalties. The game went to extra time after goals from Gerard Moreno and Edison Cavani left the result hanging in the balance at 1-1. Ultimately, after 20 penalties, it was Geronimo Rulli’s ability to score his own, then save David De Gea’s penalty which won … Read more
An upbeat Jose Mourinho, with a smile wide enough to stretch from Stockholm all the way to Manchester. The Special One has not had it all going his way during his first season at the helm of United, but victory in the Europa League final will surely go a long way in ensuring that the … Read more
Here’s how the United players fared in the 2-0 victory over Ajax in the Europa League Final- Romero- 7 Assured performance from the Argentinian, who saved everything that was thrown at him. Didn’t have to face any difficult shot but was dependable on every occasion. Valencia- 7 Back into the line-up after being rested for … Read more
Manchester United defeated Ajax 2-0 to take home their first ever Europa League trophy. Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored the two goals which helped United round off a successful season, along with Champions League qualification next season. The win was a fitting tribute to the city of Manchester, who tragically lost many people to … Read more
This year’s UEFA Europa League Final sees the most successful club in England take on the most successful club in Netherlands. The two European heavy weights will battle it out in Stockholm for not just the Europa League trophy, but for automatic Champions League football next season. Season so far Heartbreak on the final day … Read more
Mourinho is determined to make this season a success by bringing home the one major trophy United have failed to win despite their successful history; The Europa League. Though many would expect Manchester United to be fighting among Europe’s elite, a Europa League win gives the Red Devils an all-important place in next years’ Champions … Read more
Romero- 7 Superb performance from the stand-in goalkeeper. Made a couple of brilliant saves to keep his side in the tie, and there was nothing much he could do for Celta’s goal. Valencia- 6 Was solid in defending but did not offer too much going forwards. Bailly- 6 Was a rock at the back for … Read more