Europa League
Aston Villa – Bologna: McGinn’s Early Strike Secures Hard-Fought Villa Win (1-0)
Aston Villa secured their first win of the season in a gritty Europa League clash against Bologna at Villa Park. The decisive moment came early in
OGC Nice – AS Roma: Roma hold on to deny late comeback (1-2)
A compelling tactical battle between two managers wedded to a similar shape. AS Roma would draw first blood with marauding center-backs, before OGC Nice found their
Tottenham – Manchester United: Ange Postecoglou’s Salvation (1-0)
Ange Postecoglou bound words with deeds, winning silverware in his second season with Tottenham and ending Spurs’ seventeen-year trophy drought. Tottenham’s salvation secured a ticket to
Manchester United – Athletic Club: Substitutes Save Unconvincing United (4-1)
Manchester United underwhelmed for the first hour of this match, showing no real quality on the ball. This led to Athletic Club having a good foothold
Manchester United – Olympique Lyonnais: From Control to Chaos (5-4)
After undoing the Lyon defensive scheme in the first half, Manchester United seemed to be in full control of this game. However, a Lyon resurgence stunned
Olympique Lyonnais – Manchester United: Fluid Lyon Frustrate United (2-2)
Olympique Lyonnais showed a fluid possession game here and a defensive scheme that allowed them to restrict United’s attacks. However, they still needed a last-minute goal
Manchester United – Real Sociedad: Fernandes Fires United Through (4-1)
A hattrick from Bruno Fernandes takes the headlines, but United’s overall performance was also impressive here. Energetic pressing helped Amorim’s side gain the initiative. In possession
AS Roma – Eintracht Frankfurt: Romans Rise In Moment Of Crisis (2-0)
The proposition of 18 simultaneous fixtures on a final European matchday is bound to bring some jeopardy. AS Roma, rocked with a raft of dismissals, required
Manchester United – FC Twente: Brave Twente Exploit United’s Familiar Flaws (1-1)
In the opening round of the Europa League, Manchester United showed the exact same structural problems that have been around for a long time. Lacking control,
Atalanta Bergamo – Bayer Leverkusen: The Goddess Engulfs Xabi’s Immortals To European Glory (3-0)
To end a run of three cup final defeats under Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta Bergamo needed to end Xabi Alonso’s winning machine for European glory. With