Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has opened up about the tense moment during their Europa League clash with Real Sociedad, where Diogo Dalot opted not to pass to Rasmus Hojlund. The incident, which was labelled as "criminal" by United legend Paul Scholes, sparked a reaction from Hojlund after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. However, Amorim has called for his team to move on from the incident and focus on the next game.
As the Premier League action heats up this weekend, all eyes are on the Europa League and Champions League draw. In the Europa League, Manchester United will face Real Sociedad and Tottenham will take on AZ Alkmaar, while Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce will go up against Rangers. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, Liverpool could potentially face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, who will first have to get past Club Brugge. Arsenal also has an exciting match-up against PSV Eindhoven in the last 16, with the possibility of facing Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the quarters. Stay updated on all the action with #bbcfootball or through WhatsApp or text for UK viewers.
Tottenham Hotspur's academy graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi, and Mikey Moore scored their first goals for the club to secure a 3-0 win over Elfsborg in the Europa League. Scarlett, who came on as a substitute, opened the scoring followed by debutant Ajayi and Moore's injury-time strike. Tottenham's win secured fourth place and a spot in the round-of-16 without having to go through the play-offs. Despite a strong performance, Elfsborg goalkeeper Isak Pettersson made some impressive saves to keep Spurs at bay in the first half.
Manchester United secured a 2-0 win against FCSB in the Europa League, with goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo. However, it was the performance of Alejandro Garnacho that caught the eye of fans, as he came on as a substitute and created the second goal for Mainoo. United fans are now backing Garnacho to have a crucial role in the team's upcoming matches against Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, and FC Midtjylland.
Manchester United's win over FCSB secured their spot in the round of 16 in the Europa League, and fans were quick to praise the performance of Alejandro Garnacho. The Red Devils finished the group phase of the competition undefeated, thanks in part to the resurgence of their results under previous interim and current managers. Now, they will face a tough draw in the round of 16, with potential opponents including AZ Alkmaar and Real Sociedad.
Hearts legend and former coach, John Robertson, watched as the team drew with Moldovan team Petrocub in a crucial Europa Conference League match. He pointed out that the biggest issue for Hearts was the lack of creativity in the midfield, specifically calling out players Alan Forrest and Yan Dhanda. Robertson stressed the importance of having a strong midfield presence, highlighting the success of the Petrocub strikers who had support from their teammates in the middle of the park. He also offered specific advice for Forrest and Dhanda to improve their contributions in a 4-4-2 formation.
Man United defender Harry Maguire expresses his satisfaction with the team's away win in Europe, despite being an unused substitute. The English international has only started one game in the last four outings under manager Ruben Amorim and questions are raised about his future with the club. Amorim has shown a tendency to rotate his starting lineup as he works towards finding his best XI at Old Trafford.
In a thrilling Europa League match, Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals to lead his team to a come-from-behind victory against Plzen. United, who had previously won their first two matches in the competition, now sit comfortably at the top of their group. Hojlund's quick thinking and clinical finishing proved to be the decisive factor in the match.
Rasmus Hojlund's late heroics secured a crucial win for Manchester United against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. The Danish striker's brace helped United come from behind to claim three crucial points, propelling them to seventh place in the group standings. With a top-eight finish needed for automatic qualification, this victory could prove to be a turning point for the English club. Meanwhile, Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw at Rangers, leaving both teams level on points as they compete for automatic qualification. Despite the result, Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed pride in his team's performance against a Premier League side.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Portuguese club Sporting CP, showed his frustration towards Marcus Rashford after substituting him in Manchester United's Europa League game against Viktoria Plzen. This reaction came amid reports of United being open to offers for the young star and a shock price tag being slapped on him. Although he started the game, Rashford was unable to make an impression and was substituted in the 55th minute without any exchange between him and Amorim.