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HARRY MAGUIRE and Cristian Romero were involved in a post-match scrap after Tottenham’s Europa League final triumph over Manchester United.The Red Devils were beaten 1-0 by Spurs in Bilbao as their dismal season ended in more misery thanks to Brennan Johnson’s 42nd minute.Cristian Romero and Harry Maguire clashed after Spurs’ Europa League final win over Man UtdThe pair had battled each other throughout the gameCredit: GettyThey clashed on numerous occasions in BilbaoCredit: PAMaguire was even booked for a foul on his fellow centre-backCredit: PAMeanwhile, Tottenham’s victory means they will be playing Champions League football next season.But tempers spilled over at the final whistle as the Londoners kicked off raucous celebrations.As Spurs began their party, defender Romero made his way to several United players to shake their hands.Maguire did not appear to take any notice as Romero came up to him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, as the Argentine moved on to a different player, Maguire began charging towards him angrily.The United star could be seeing angrily waving his hand at Romero while being held back by teammates.Meanwhile, the Spurs star was also dragged away by pals to prevent further escalation.Maguire and Romero had previously clashed several times throughout the match in Bilbao.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOne collision saw them battle mid-air for a high ball.Romero went crashing to the ground under Maguire’s strength.Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalAnd he writhed around on the floor in agony, leaving United’s defender fuming.Maguire was given a booking as he was again held back by team-mates.Yet he did not go on to have the last laugh as Romero helped Spurs end their 17-year trophy drought.Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men… More

AMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Amad Diallo was a menace, especially in the first halfCredit: Shutterstock EditorialRed Devils striker Rasmus Hojlund again struggledCredit: GettyBrennan Johnson sees his winner deflect in off Luke ShawCredit: GettyAndre Onana couldn’t keep out the game’s only goalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialSpurs clinched it from their first real opportunity on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Matar Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFirst Hojlund’s header was acrobatically volleyed off the line by Micky van de Ven.Then Bruno Fernandes’ diving header flew wide and sub Alejandro Garnacho cut in for a shot tipped high.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAndre Onana – 5So often the villain this season – and while there were no massive clangers it was still a performance that kept United fans on the edge of their seats for all the wrong reasons.His reluctance to come off his line caused confusion from the start and he did Luke Shaw no favours for Spurs’ goal. Has to go in the summer.Noussair Mazraoui – 7 (off for Dalot, 85)One of the few guaranteed starters in this team and was clear why.Regularly popped up in dangerous positions and wanted to hurt Spurs when he had the ball, linking well with Amad. Too often too few options to do anything though. Made a superb saving tackle on Son at the end to keep United in it.Noussair Mazraoui went flying here but often linked well with AmadCredit: ReutersLeny Yoro – 7Faced a race against time to play but looked very comfortable from the start.Almost too comfortable at times though and nearly let Spurs in in first half by trying to run it out.Always wants to start an attack when he has the ball, even taking matters into his own hands with a mazy run midway through the second half and late shot from distance.A rare ray of light in United’s darkness.Harry Maguire – 6Has been the Europa League hero twice for United this season with his late goals and was chucked up top again when they chased the game in the closing stages.Should probably have started him there as was largely the only threat in the box with headers and his feet from free kicks. That says it all.Harry Maguire got frustrated as Man Utd struggled to fight backCredit: GettyThe centre-back had a tough tussle with Dominic SolankeCredit: AFPLuke Shaw – 5It looks like the injuries have really taken their toll on the once brilliant left-back.Caught out three times in the first ten minutes and his horror first half was rounded off by bundling the ball towards his own goal after failing to deal with Sarr’s cross.Johnson was officially awarded the goal, which was probably the highlight of Shaw’s night.Nearly redeemed himself with a header in added time, which Vicario saved well.Patrick Dorgu – 6 (off for Mainoo 90)The Dane divides opinion among United fans and he did little to win over the doubters tonight.Willing runner to find space behind Spurs defence, but often his distribution offered little threat.The confusion that once existed between him and Onana seems to still be there. Must improve.Casemiro – 7Was preferred over Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo after his late-season resurrection and looked the right choice as he tried to control the game in the first half.His range of passing helped dictate play, but with like all United’s best players on the night, his chances of doing anything useful with the ball were hindered by the worst players.Bruno Fernandes – 7So often the driving force behind anything United have done well this season, but not on his A-game tonight – which his team desperately needed him to be.Typically busy and tried to get things going but seemed to be on a different wavelength to his team-mates at times.Wasted few half-chances in the first half, which turned out to be almost the best ones they were going to get.Bruno Fernandes squeezed in a shot but Man Utd again underperformedCredit: APAmad Diallo – 8United have badly missed the young Ivorian this season and he showed why by being his side’s and arguably the game’s best player.Had an effort go just wide after 15 minutes and was the Reds’ one real constant threat.Always tried to get at players and responsible for majority of team’s best moments.United wideman Amad Diallo fired in a shot past Micky van de VenCredit: AFPMason Mount – 6 (off 70 mins for Garnacho)Perhaps the biggest shock pick of the night after getting the nod over Garnacho, but Amorim may have got this one wrong.Always active and wanting the ball, fought hard to keep it when he got it, taking few kicks in the process.But far too little involvement in the game when United needed someone to stretch Spurs.Mason Mount created little and was taken off when Utd went up a gearCredit: APRasmus Hojlund – 3 (off 70 mins for Zirkzee)Had Joshua Zirkzee been fit a week earlier Hojlund may well not have started. Even an unfit Joshua Zirkzee may have been a better bet.Had chance to score when Vicario bizarrely headed it to him but was denied by Van de Ven’s brilliant clearance.Too easily knocked off the ball, and when he did managed to keep it, his distribution was awful. Simply out of his depth.Subs:Diogo Dalot – 6 (on 85mins for Mazraoui)Too little time to make an impact.Alejandro Garnacho 7 – (on 70 mins for Mount)Instant impact by cutting in and forcing Vicario into first save of the game. Nearly saved day with spectacular overhead kick at the end.Kobbie Mainoo – 6 (on 90 mins for Dorgu)No time to do anything.Joshua Zirkzee – 7 (on 70 mins for Hojlund)Showed the desire and attitude fans love by chasing back to make two huge tackles after coming on. Harshly booked for one.Read More on The SunMan Utd boss Ruben Amorim oversaw a patchy finalCredit: PAJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

FANS have slammed the “worst final ever” as Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for a trophy.Spurs saw off Manchester United 1-0 in tonight’s all-English final in Bilbao.Brennan Johnson has been credited with the winning goalCredit: GettyMicky van de Ven’s clearance was the only moment of brillianceCredit: GettyIt ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for gloryCredit: GettyDespite all the hype to the game, it was a cagey affair with the standard and excitement levels falling below par.Even the goal lacked quality – not that Spurs fans cared – with Pape Sarr’s cross bobbling off Luke Shaw’s arm and trickling under Andre Onana in goal as Brennan Johnson claimed it.The only real moment of brilliance came when Micky van de Ven’s acrobatically cleared Rasmus Hojlund’s header on the line as Tottenham held on.But a poor match was perhaps not surprising given that both teams are 16th and 17th in the Premier League after woeful seasons.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal fan Piers Morgan led the complaints about the game, tweeting: “This must be the worst quality game in the history of European football competition finals. “Absolutely shocking – and yet one of these useless bunch of wastrels will be in next year’s Champions League.”He then added: “I mean, I expect Spurs to be this bad, but Manchester United? Just embarrassing.”Ex-United ace Michael Owen said: “Can’t believe how bad the standard of this match is. Neither team can string three passes together.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSNew Match of the Day host Mark Chapman, who was hosting commentary on BBC 5 Live said at half time: “A scrappy game with a scrappy goal but Tottenham fans won’t care will they? It’s been awful.”While former Spurs and England defender Paul Robinson added at full-time that it was an “awful” game.Richarlison bangs on drum and celebrates with Tottenham fans following Spurs Europa LEague triumph Man Utd ratings: Diallo best player in Europa League final but Hojlund out of his depthAMAD DIALLO’S fizzing first-half display was little consolation for Manchester United in a dismal 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham.Rasmus Hojlund’s plight up front continued in one of the worst European showpieces for many years – as both sides showed why they will finish in the Premier League lower reaches.Spurs clinched it from virtually their first opportunity – on 42 minutes.Brennan Johnson bundled in Pape Sarr’s inswinging cross, with United left-back Luke Shaw also getting a touch on the way.The Red Devils dictated possession more and more after the break, with Leny Yoro stretching to test Guglielmo Vicario from a free-kick.But United’s chances only arrived regularly in the final quarter of a patchy contest.The Red Devils belatedly piled on the pressure in the seven minutes of stoppage time, but Spurs just held on.Here’s how SunSport’s Dave Courtnadge rated United on a miserable night individually and collectively for Ruben Amorim’s men…Speaking on 5 Live he said: “It will be Ange Postecoglou that will be having the last laugh tonight.”It was a poor watch, it really was, an awful game, but Tottenham ruined it. They spoiled the game. That was the game plan.”When he brought on Danso and went to three centre halves five at the back. Even with a back four they couldn’t get away from their own goal line.Man Utd’s performance was labelled ’embarrassing’Credit: Shutterstock Editorial”The save from Vicario and the clearance from Van de Ven is all Tottenham offered in the second half. They got into United’s half once or twice at a push.”It was not what we are used to seeing from Ange Postecoglou. It was a gritty, horrible, defensive, determined, rugged performance.Others wrote: “This is the worst final I’ve ever seen.”Read More on The SunAnother commented: “Worst final since Game of Thrones.”More wrote: “I left work to watch this. I may go back.”Tottenham ratings: Bissouma dominates Europa League final as occasion gets to UdogieBRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao, Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Johnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfiend.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.But it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson gave his ratings for the Tottenham players… More

BRENNAN JOHNSON was Tottenham’s hero as they finally ended their 17-year trophy drought in the Europa League final.Despite being without James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the clash in Bilbao Spurs came up with a massive win against Manchester United.Tottenham’s players celebrate the only goal of the gameCredit: GettyYves Bissouma put in a dominant display in midfieldCredit: GettyJohnson scored the goal as he helped bundle in from a corner in a tussle with Luke Shaw to send fans into dreamland.But Spurs also owe a huge thanks to Yves Bissouma who was totally dominant in midfiend.At the other end, Destiny Udogie struggled to get up to the pace of the match as he was up against Manchester United’s Amad Diallo.Spurs had just three shots, only 27 per cent of the ball, and completed a mere 115 passes over 90 minutes.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut it didn’t matter, as United never really looked like finding a leveller to take it to extra time.SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson has given his ratings for the Tottenham players…Guglielmo Vicario – 6Guglielmo Vicario had some unconvinsing momentsCredit: AFPDespite threats from the Manchester United attackers, the Italian had very little to do in the first half despite his nervous appearance.Vicario was bailed out at times thanks to his defenders after some less than convincing keeping.Most read in Europa LeagueHe did come up clutch as he denied the Red Devils twice to preserve his side’s lead.Pedro Porro – 6Pedro Porro played his role in Tottenham’s backlineCredit: ReutersPlayed his usual game as he tried to help in the attack when Spurs could get forward.Made an important clearance at 1-0 after Vicario spilled the ball in the box.Cristian Romero – 7Cristian Romero was the captain at the start of the game and led by exampleCredit: APTook on the responsibility of the armband as Son Heung-Min was only named on the bench.Led the backline and made sure he was heard even when arguing with the United players.Spurs’ defence was mostly well organised and stuck to their job and that was partly down to Romero’s leadership even after he handed the armband to Son in the second half.Micky van de Ven – 8Micky van de Ven made a stunning goalline clearanceCredit: PAPicked up a yellow card early on in the second half as he was too aggressive in an aerial duel.Used his body well at times to deal with the physicality from Rasmus Hojlund.Did make some important contribtions in the backline but did also see some of his passing miss the mark.His best moment came when he made a stunning goalline clearance to deny Man United an equaliser in the 68th minute.Destiny Udogie 89′ – 4Destiny Udogie let the occasion get to himCredit: GettyThe full-back suffered a shaky start to the match as he struggled to win the ball and was caught out of position on more than one occasion.Amad Diallo had the better of him for much of the first half and Udogie was lucky not to have been punished for some rash decisions.Was replaced for the final minutes by Djed Spence.Rodrigo Bentancur – 6Rodrigo Bentancur struggled to make an impressionCredit: GettyThe Uruguayan did not do a lot wrong but he did not make a notable impression in the match.He had a couple of forays forward but could not make an incisive pass.Yves Bissouma – 8Bissouma shone for Spurs in the centre of the parkCredit: AlamyDid a lot of the hard work and often had to cover for Udogie when he had been caught out or taken on.Bissouma also showed his dribbling ability as he was often the one driving Spurs up the pitch.He continued this in the second half as he was arguably Tottenham’s most important player in the final.Did pick up a yellow card for delaying the game after Amad was fouled.Pape Matar Sarr 89′ – 7Paper Matar Sarr made an important contributionCredit: AFPFluffed a decent chance to get an effort on goal in the 17th minute as he could not get a decent connection.But it was his dangerous cross that led to the goal.Was taken off in the closing stages.Brennan Johnson 78′ – 7Brennan Johnson was credited with the goalCredit: AFPLooked lively at the start with his direct and positive play as he almost forced in the opening goal early on.He did start to fade towards the end of the first half as Spurs focused their efforts down the opposite wing.That was until he forced in the winner late in the first half.Dominic Solanke – 5Lone striker Dominic Solanke was up against Harry Maguire most of the timeCredit: AFPThe striker was mostly marshalled out of the game in the opening 45 minutes by the Red Devils’ backline.A poor touch in the 62nd minute saw Solanke throw away a brilliant chance to have a one-on-one with Onana and wrap up the game.Richarlison 66′ – 5 Richarlison was careless with possession at timesCredit: GettyGot himself into some important positions in the first half but failed to take advantage as he saw a shot blocked and a through-ball go astray.Did contribute defensively as his side tried to defend thier lead but going forward he often lost possession.He picked up a yellow card before the hour mark for a blatant foul on Noussair Mazraoui. Not a surprise that he was the first man to be hauled off by Postecoglou.SubsSon Hueng-Min 66′ – 6Took the armband off Romero when he came on for the final 25 minutes of the match.Had a great chance to lead a counterattack but hogged the ball for too long and was caught by Patrick Dorgu.Read More on The SunKevin Danso 78′ – 6Sent on to make see out the result and earn Tottenham their first trophy in over 17 years.Almost got onto the end of a cross from Son to wrap up the result and made a key defensive header late on.Archie Gray 89′ – N/ADjed Spence 89′ – N/AMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions More