Turning their attention towards the summer transfer window, Leeds United have now reportedly joined the race to sign a Europa League star who’s attracting plenty of attention around Europe. Leeds transfer news Still top of the Championship, it’s no surprise that Leeds are already keeping an eye on potential reinforcements who could hand Daniel Farke’s…
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min delivered a scathing review of his side’s performance in a 1-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night. Lucas Bergvall’s first-half own goal was the difference in a painfully one-sided Europa League last-16 tie. Spurs scarcely came close to finding the back of AZ’s net, registering just one shot on…
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro has admitted having sympathy with Manchester United because of the potential that exists in the squad, only to see things “always go wrong”. United have sacked five managers in just under 11 years, each tending to start reasonably well before old patterns emerge and underachievement sets in. Current head coach…
Tottenham Hotspur have floundered domestically this season but still have a shot at redemption in the Europa League. Desperate to end their agonising trophy drought during Ange Postecoglou’s second year at the helm, Spurs know that the continent’s second most prestigious competition is their last resort. Triumphing in the Europa League will be immensely challenging…
Ruben Amorim has doubled down on his comments that Manchester United do not have to win this season’s Europa League to make steps forward – claiming the club can still attract top players without Champions League football next term. Following last weekend’s FA Cup exit to Fulham, the Europa League represents United’s last chance of…
Manchester United’s injury crisis has worsened ahead of their Europa League round of 16 first leg clash with Real Sociedad, with Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire ruled out of the trip to northern Spain. Ugarte and Maguire both suffered knocks during the weekend’s FA Cup elimination at the hands of Fulham and were both considered…
Ruben Amorim’s first season as Manchester United boss now hinges on Europa League success but he remains safe in the role, with a sacking inconceivable less than five months into his tenure. Amorim inherited a United side that was dwelling in 14th in the Premier League and the team remains in the same position having…
Ruben Amorim stressed that he will name a “competitive” Manchester United team against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, but admitted there is uncertainty over Harry Maguire’s fitness. United were already missing eight players as a result of various injuries before the weekend, with Amorim only naming seven substitutes against Fulham, two of which were…
Archie Gray believes Tottenham have a prime opportunity to end their 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League this season. Despite a challenging domestic campaign – which sees Spurs sitting 13th in the Premier League and eliminated from both domestic cup competitions – European success remains a realistic target. Many bookmakers currently rate…
Winning the Europa League has become somewhat of a necessity for Manchester United this year as they seek to salvage what has been a bitterly disappointing campaign. Any hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four were extinguished months ago but United do still have a route to next season’s Champions League, and the…
The teams advancing to the Europa Conference League last-16 have been decided. Eight advanced to join the eight others already qualified for the knockout phase, beating their respective opponents in the play-off phase. Real Betis, considered one of the favourites in the tournament, were looking to keep hold of their lead over Belgian side Gent….
The eight remaining spots have been filled ahead of the Europa League last-16. Eight second legs took place across Thursday evening and some of the competition’s favourites were dumped out at the first knockout stage. In the key battles across the continent, Galatasaray were looking to fight back from a heavy deficit against Dutch side…
A few eyebrows were raised when Claudio Ranieri was dragged out of retirement to take charge of Roma for a third time. The 73-year-old was lured off the sofa by the thought of restoring calm to the Giallorossi, who started the season with Daniele De Rossi in charge before he was removed for Ivan Juric,…
There was work for Manchester United to do in Bucharest to round off a successful Europa League league phase, and their 2-0 victory over FCSB on Thursday saw them climb up to third in the table. United’s efficient work in the Romanian capital means they ended the first phase of the competition as the only…
The new Europa League format – like the Champions League – will feature knockout play-off round in February, to see which teams progress to the last-16. The top eight teams from the league phase will automatically qualify for the next stage. They will be joined by the winners of the play-offs, which will consist of…
Manchester United booked their place in the last-16 of the Europa League with a 2-0 victory over FCSB. Second-half goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo proved the difference as the Red Devils controlled proceedings against their Romanian hosts. The first half was a cagey affair, with United dominating possession but struggling to break down…
The Europa League group stages are over – and we’ve got an idea of who will play who in the knockouts. What does the path look like for Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers? Rangers avoided a late scare against Union SG and booked their place in the round of 16 against the odds by…
While the weekends have typically been fraught with chaos and eventual misery, Manchester United’s midweek outings have offered Ruben Amorim moments of serenity. The Red Devils have won all of their Europa League encounters with their new Portuguese manager at the helm, although they were forced to strike late on against Rangers last week. After…
Tottenham are searching for only a second home victory in six matches when they host Elfsborg in the Europa League on Thursday evening. Spurs have been in torrid form and the pressure is growing on Ange Postecoglou, who could use a positive performance and result against Thursday’s Swedish opponents. While the Lilywhites are already guaranteed…
Manchester United will guarantee their place in the Europa League last 16 on Thursday night if they beat Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest. The Red Devils are currently perched fourth in the table despite three underwhelming draws at the beginning of their European campaign and they have secured their place in the play-offs at the…
