“Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has backtracked a bit after calling his team "maybe the worst" United side ever when they lost to Brighton, claiming he was speaking more about himself. “I don't think that was a smart move, no matter what he meant by it. I like Amorim but being overly emotional is not going to help his cause.
Manchester United are still struggling to get into the top half of the Premier League table and face a Fulham side sitting in 10th.
Manchester United defeated Rangers in the Europa League moving one step closer to that coveted bye to the round of 16.
When Butland joined Rangers from Crystal Palace 18 months ago, there were big shoes to fill. He was replacing Allan McGregor, a goalkeeper with 487 appearances for the club and 11 major titles, who specialised in producing memorable European displays.
It has been tough sledding for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United but all their eggs need to go into the Europa League basket facing Rangers at home on Thursday. Firmly in the top seven, a victory would almost guarantee that United secure a place directly in the last 16 but they'll be wary that Rangers will be thinking the same thing.
The challenge for United is to try and now build on that victory and try and secure their first Premier League away win since beating Manchester City on December 15. They have only won three of their first 11 league matches under head coach Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United fans were left bemused as large numbers of Rangers supporters managed to find their way into the home end at Old Trafford
Ruben Amorim will be looking for a reaction when his Manchester United team hosts Rangers in an all British Europa League showdown. Man Utd vs Rangers best bets Draw and both teams to score
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Cyriel Dessers is looking for Rangers to finish their Europa League group phase on a high against Union Saint-Gilloise next week following their Old Trafford frustration. The Nigeria international came off the bench to score a stunning late equaliser against United on Thursday after Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland had punched into his own goal.
A supporter tragically died attending the Europa League match between Manchester United and Rangers, it has been confirmed. The man, in his 80s, suffered a medical episode at the game on Thursday night (January 23), and was later pronounced dead.