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      ‘It’s not a bad thing’ – Pep Guardiola aims sly dig at rivals Man Utd hours after their heroic Europa League comeback

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      PEP GUARDIOLA couldn’t resist a subtle dig at Manchester United following their Europa League heroics.The Red Devils somehow fought back to beat Lyon 7-6 in a chaotic quarter-final on Thursday.Pep Guardiola has made a cheeky dig towards Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyUnited secured a stunning comeback win over Lyon on Thursday in the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyGuardiola’s City have endured a tough season and could finish without a trophy for the first time since 2017. The defending Prem champions currently sit fifth in the table as they battle for a Champions League place.But the Spaniard appeared to make a subtle dig at City’s crosstown rivals as he looked forward to tomorrow’s game with Everton.Guardiola said: “It’s not a bad thing to be fighting for a Champions League spot.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“You could be in a very, very lower position in the Premier League if you have done few good things than we have done in these four, five months.”We could be 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th.”United currently occupy 14th place in the table and already guaranteed to have their lowest ever points total in the Prem.Amorim has failed to get his side firing domestically, with United winning just 10 of their 32 league games this term.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Portuguese boss hopes Thursday’s remarkable comeback can herald a change of mentality from his squad.And he revealed he’d been watching United’s 1999 Champions League final turnaround ahead of Lyon’s visit. Pep Guardiola says he’s a failure because Julia Roberts visited Man Utd Amorim told TNT: “I was watching the 99 documentary for inspiration.”The team were tired. At 4-2, you think it is over, but here it is never over. Here everything is possible.”This is one type of moment that can change a lot of things. Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again.”Sometimes we just look at the tactical and physical aspect. “But these moments can change a lot in the players’ minds.” More

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      Man Utd are Europa League no-hopers according to supercomputer… & that could blow shot of signing £100m-rated wonderkid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could need to win the Europa League to sign one of their top targets this summer – but the stats experts reckon their chances are slim.The Red Devils booked their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a heroic comeback win over Lyon on Thursday night, sealing a clash with Athletic Bilbao in the final four.Manchester United are only third favourites to win the Europa LeagueCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils advanced to the semi-finals with a dramatic 5-4 win over Lyon on ThursdayCredit: GettyUnited overturned a two goal deficit with THREE extra-time goals in a dramatic 5-4 turnaround sealed by a Harry Maguire header in the dying embers.But despite their monster status in world football and their momentum from the magic comeback, they are still THIRD favourites to win the competition.That’s because Opta’s supercomputer reckons both Tottenham and Athletic Bilbao have a better chance of lifting the trophy than Ruben Amorim’s side.After simulating the remainder of the Europa League 10,000 times, Opta have given the Red Devils 24.2 per cent of winning the tournament, only bettering the 12.4 per cent chance held by Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Athletic Bilbao are thought to be second favourites with 28.5 per cent chance of success, and Premier League rivals Spurs are the most likely to end their 17-year wait for silverware – given a 34.9 per cent chance of becoming European champions.Falling short of success in Europe would make United’s season even worse than it already is.The Old Trafford outfit have already confirmed their worst ever Premier League points return and crashed out of both domestic cups.But it’s not just this season that failure could affect, but also the coming campaigns too.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThat’s because winning the Europa League comes with a place in next season’s Champions League – a prize worth at least £80MILLION.And according to ESPN, Man Utd’s interest in signing £100m-rated Southampton star Tyler Dibling will come down to whether they can top up their bank balance with European success.Boy Wonders: Is Southampton star Tyler Dibling the new Grealish?United are reportedly keen on signing the 19-year-old, who has also been linked to Chelsea, Man City, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig.However Saints have slapped a £100m asking price on the winger, who has scored two goals and registered one assist in 28 Premier League appearances this season.Man Utd chiefs are keen to bring in new talent up front and in midfield in the summer, areas that will have to take priority if they are unable to earn extra cash by winning the Europa League.Southampton are thought to want £100m for Tyler DiblingCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Had to let him go’ – Ruben Amorim gives Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui update after stars leave Lyon game early

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      RUBEN AMORIM has said he “had to” let his players go after Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazraoui were forced to leave Old Trafford early last night.The Manchester United defenders both left the ground at half-time as the Red Devils pulled off a miracle comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the Europa League semi-finals.Ruben Amorim has given an update on Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof’s early exits from Old Trafford last nightCredit: GettyNoussair Mazraoui left the stadium at half-time having played the first halfCredit: RexVictor Lindelof was supposed to replace Mazraoui but also had to leave the groundCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side were without the pair as they scored THREE extra-time goals to come from 4-2 down and win the game.After the match Amorim revealed that the pair were both forced to exit the Theatre of Dreams due to personal matters.Now the United boss has given another update on the duo, explaining that they will be able to return to action for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Wolves.Asked about Lindelof’s absence, he said: “He’s available. He has personal issues like Nous [Mazraoui] so we had to let him go but everything is OK now.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I know that football is really important but there are things that are more important and then they will be ready to face the next game.”Amorim didn’t divulge exactly what issues the pair had encountered, but reassured fans that they are both fine.”Both [issues came to light] during the game and sometimes you don’t control these things”, he added.”Everything happened this season, but everything is OK now.”Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordSunSport understands that both issues were independent of each other.Lindelof, 30, had been warming up at half-time and was due to replace Mazraoui.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early However, the Swedish international’s emergency meant Luke Shaw had to come on instead.United did just fine in the absence of Lindelof and Mazraoui as they pulled off one of the greatest European nights in Old Trafford history.Amorim’s side had blown their own 2-0 advantage to fall 4-2 behind to their French opponents with just over 10 minutes to play in extra-time.But a 114th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty was followed by goals at the death by Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire to keep Man Utd’s season alive and send Old Trafford into a frenzy of celebration.Amorim had thrown 6ft 4in Maguire up front in the late stages to push for a winning goal.And the gamble paid off when the England centre-back nodded the ball past Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri in the 121st minute to cause utter bedlam in the stands.Read More on The SunExplaining the decision after the game, he said: “We tried to put Harry Maguire up front because he is the only one who can score a goal with a header.”The sounds of the stadium was the best ever. Some people collect shirts, scarves, but I want to keep that sound, it’s the best sound in the world.”Harry Maguire scored a late winner to complete the comebackCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Build him a statue’ – Man Utd fans stunned as they realise £70m ‘flop’ single-handedly saved the day in Lyon clash

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      IN all the chaos of Manchester United’s thrilling 7-6 aggregate victory over Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals, one star was initially overlooked for his huge role in the comeback.Bruno Fernandes spearheaded the fightback with a perfect penalty before Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire scored injury-time goals in extra time to seal a 5-4 win on the night and send Old Trafford into meltdown.Casemiro was the unsung hero of Man Utd’s win over LyonCredit: GettyThe Brazilian midfielder was labelled ‘the godfather’ for his displayCredit: GettyHowever, one star played an overlooked part in all three goals, Casemiro.After a strong start to his Man Utd career, the £70million Brazilian midfielder has rightly been criticised for many of his displays over the past two seasons, often looking leggy and making some high-profile errors to give away goals.But against Lyon, the 33-year-old showed off his class and guts by having a hand in all three of the Red Devils’ extra-time goals.Casemiro was firstly involved with the score at 4-2 to Lyon when he found his way into the box and was all set to score before he was fouled for the penalty, which Fernandes then duly converted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Real Madrid midfielder was then involved again as the ball was played into him on the edge of the box before he laid off a pass to Mainoo.The academy graduate, who turns 20 this weekend, then produced a deft touch to move inside his marker before curling a shot into the bottom-right corner and past goalkeeper Lucas Perri.And mere seconds after the restart, Casemiro picked up the ball in the left half-space, turned and started dribbling towards goal.He then lifted a perfectly weighted cross to the far post where Maguire had peeled away from his marker, which saw the centre-half nod home the winner.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAs well as his assists for the three late goals, Casemiro also had an excellent game in his less glamorous duties.He won the most duels (nine) and created the most chances out of any Man Utd player against Lyon, as well as racking up three tackles, winning possession seven times and making eight clearances.Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd Following the thrilling clash, fans highlighted Casemiro’s efforts during the emotionally draining 120 minutes of action.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Build Casemiro a statue, I didn’t even realise he assisted all three late goals.”A second said: “Two assists and a penalty won all in extra time. Casemiro, ladies and gentlemen.”A third added: “Never doubt the goat.”Another said: “Man United really did what we wanted to see from Real Madrid yesterday. Casemiro two assists in the Remontada, he still got the Real Madrid clutch DNA.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordA fifth said: “Uncle saw Rice against Real Madrid & wanted to remind everyone that the Godfather is still around.”A sixth said: “Genuinely thought I was watching 2017 Casemiro in the UCL tonight. That was a monumental performance from him, 120 mins of just excellence and then ends it with two assists and a penalty won in seven minutes?! Genuinely, wow.”Casemiro’s heroics to get Man Utd to the semi-finals will see him return to Spain to face a familiar foe in Athletic Bilbao, who defeated Rangers 2-0 on aggregate in their own quarter-final.However, he and his team-mates will be fighting against history, with Man Utd having not beaten the Spanish outfit since the Busby Babes graced the Old Trafford turf in 1957.Man Utd have played the Basque outfit four times overall, losing their most recent two encounters in 2012 under Sir Alex Ferguson.Read More on The SunIn general, they have a poor record against Spanish opposition, with only 23 wins from a total of 76 games – a win rate of just 30.26 per cent.The semi-final clashes will take place on May 1 and May 8, with the latter fixture once again coming at Old Trafford.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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      Amad Diallo brutally trolls Man Utd team-mates after Lyon heroics with X-rated Garnacho pop and dig at Onana ‘injury’

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      AMAD DIALLO brutally trolled his Manchester United team-mates after their Lyon heroics at Old Trafford.Man Utd clawed victory from the jaws of defeat against Lyon with three late goals in extra time, including an injury-time stunner from Kobbie Mainoo and a headed winner from Harry Maguire.Amad Diallo trolled his team-mates after their chaotic Europa League clash with LyonCredit: AFPAmad firstly took aim at Andre Onana for his ‘injury’ after Harry Maguire’s winnerCredit: TNT SportsOnana had sprinted over to Ruben Amorim and the bench to celebrate the goalCredit: GettyAmad then trolled Manuel Ugarte and Alejandro Garnacho in an X-rated social media postCredit: X @Amaddiallo_19Injured Red Devils winger Amad was at the stadium watching the game as the stunning match played out.Man Utd stars rushed to celebrate with Maguire following his last-gasp winner to send the Red Devils into the Europa League semi-finals.But goalkeeper Andre Onana headed over to the subs’ bench to hug manager Ruben Amorim and back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.However, with a few moments of football still to play after the winner went in, Onana fell to the floor with his leg lifted in the air and arms sprawled out either side of him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 29-year-old, who was reinstated in the starting XI after being dropped for the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, appeared to be suffering with cramp when Maguire came over to help him stretch.Of course, it could just have easily been a time-wasting tactic, copying the actions of Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri when the French outfit were winning the game.Regardless, Amad managed to find a screenshot of the moment and shared it on his Snapchat account.The 22-year-old accompanied the photo with a quartet of emojis; two crying faces and two crying with laughter faces.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAmad then also took to X and blasted his team-mates for putting him and all United fans through the emotional wringer.He shared a dressing room selfie alongside Manuel Ugarte and Alejandro Garnacho and accompanied it with an explicit and typo-riddled caption, doubtless a symptom of the excitement from the game.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early It said: “UNITER WILL NEVER DIED, congrat manu for your’re s*** goal, f*** Garna for that miss, you gaves us pain heart.”Ugarte had scored the opening goal on the night following a stunning move which saw Bruno Fernandes spin in behind before passing the ball inside to Garnacho.The Argentine then took an exquisite touch to dribble round two defenders before squaring it back to the unmarked Ugarte for a tap-in.But after the interval of regulation time, Garnacho had the chance to kill the tie completely as he raced through on goal.He managed to successfully cut the ball back behind the scrambling defender, leaving him one-on-one with Perri with the entire goal to aim at.But he was somehow unable to finish the golden chance as he struck the ball directly at the goalkeeper instead of tucking it into the corner.A goal there to make it 3-0 on the night would have all but killed the tie as a contest, meaning the Lyon comeback would have been far more unlikely to ever come about.The explicit post has now been viewed 4.4 million times and liked 141,000 times, though the off-the-cuff nature of it left some fans wondering whether it was his real account.Amad has teased his comeback from injury on social media, with Amorim saying before the Lyon thriller that he hopes to have him available again next month.Like Amad taking aim at his team-mates, fellow crocked ace Joshua Zirkzee aimed a dig towards Man Utd fans who left Old Trafford early.Taking to Instagram, he shared a video of the deafening noise inside Old Trafford as the remaining United faithful cheered on the team.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUgarte scored a ‘s***’ opening goal for UnitedCredit: GettyGarnacho missed a glorious chance at 2-0 to effectively kill the game, which Amad said ‘gave us pain heart’Credit: GettyAnd in a swipe at the fans who left early, he captioned the video: “To all the fans who left when we were down. Have a listen to this.”Amorim told TNT Sports after the game he had watched some of the 99 documentary for inspiration before labelling the unbelievable match a “great night”.He said: “I was watching again the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for these moments. “It was a great night – 4-2 with one more player you think it’s over, but here it is never over. I felt here everything is possible.”However, the 40-year-old also had a harsh reality check for his squad after admitting they need to focus on Europa League.He said: “The reflection of the coach is the league. You can be good in European games but your reflection as a team is in the league and we are underperforming, but then we have to see the context.”We lack a lot of characteristics in our team – sometimes you want to push forward and you see that Garnacho is really tired but he’s the only one who can make transitions.”Physically is it a problem. When we play against European teams you can see we cope better with that – in the Premier League we suffer a lot.”He continued: “It is one type of moment that can change a lot of things. These kind of moments can change a lot in the players’ mind.”We have to be really focused on the Europa League and we have to take a risk with the kids in the Premier League.Read More on The Sun”We have to be tough on that and the fans have to understand our focus is on the Europa League.”Man Utd will face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the competition, with those matches on May 1 and May 8, with the latter once again being at home.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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      Forgotten Arsenal star Nuno Tavares breaks down in tears and consoled by team-mate in Europa League clash

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      FORGOTTEN Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares broke down in tears after he suffered even more injury woes on Thursday night.Tavares, who is on loan with Italian side Lazio, has battled with injuries all season and was forced off once again as Lazio lost to Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League quarter-finals.Nuno Tavares broke down in tears after he suffered another injury for Lazio on Thursday nightCredit: GettyMatteo Guendouzi comforted the Arsenal loaneeCredit: ReutersFans and players clapped the full-back off the pitchCredit: GettyThe left-back has already suffered six different injuries this season, missing almost 100 days of action as a result.And after picking up another knock the 25-year-old broke down in tears on the pitch.Covering his face with his shirt, Tavares was consoled by fellow Arsenal-turned-Lazio star Matteo Guendouzi.Lazio boss Marco Baroni said: “He was crying, I tried to console him, the stadium was chanting his name. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He is an important player for us, who clearly is going through a difficult situation with injuries.”He had trained well and felt ready, we brought on his energy down the left and he put lots of crosses in. But now we need to evaluate this fresh injury”.The injuries have been a frustrating stain on an otherwise superb season for Tavares, who joined the Serie A side on loan in the summer with an obligation to make the deal permanent if certain conditions are met.He was labelled “The Assist King” when he first arrived, having registered eight assists in his first eight league games for the club.Most read in FootballLazio boss Marco Baroni comforted Tavares as he left the pitchCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Lazio president Claudio Lotito claimed that he “wouldn’t sell him – even for €70m (£58.9m)” after his blistering start to the season.Lazio’s obligation to sign Tavares permanently from the Gunners is thought to be worth just £7.6m.Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid Arsenal, who signed Tavares in 2021 for £8m, will also receive a sell-on clause exceeding 25 per cent if Lazio are to sell the defender in the future.Lazio’s night was full of frustration as they saw their European journey come to an end in penalty heartbreak.The Italians won 3-1 on the night, overturning the two-goal deficit they had from their defeat in the first leg.But after forcing extra-time and penalties, only two Lazio players managed to find the back of the net from the spot and they were ultimately knocked out by their Norwegian opponents.They will face Spurs in the semi-finals next month, with Manchester United or Atletico Bilbao awaiting in the final. More

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      Man Utd star Rasmus Hojlund reacts to epic Europa League comeback with very crude 10-word message

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      RASMUS HOJLUND couldn’t help but upload a crude message to celebrate Manchester United’s astonishing Europa League comeback on Thursday night.Man Utd booked their spot in the Europa League semi-finals after a sensational 5-4 win over 10-man Lyon that saw them overturn a two-goal deficit with late drama at the Theatre of Dreams.Rasmus Hojlund posted a crude message on Instagram to celebrate Man Utd’s win over LyonCredit: GettyMan Utd overturned a 4-2 deficit to advance to the Europa League semi-finalsCredit: AlamyThe Red Devils had blown their own 2-0 advantage to fall 4-2 behind to their French opponents with just over 10 minutes to play in extra-time.But a 114th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty was followed by goals at the death by Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire to keep Man Utd’s season alive and send Old Trafford into a frenzy of celebration.The players were just as ecstatic as the fans as they completed the historic comeback, with many sharing their thoughts on the game online afterwards.Rasmus Hojlund, 22, raised a few eyebrows with his crude reaction on Instagram following the incredible evening.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAlongside a number of pictures from the last-minute celebrations, he wrote: “When the road to a semi gives you a semi”.Teammates including Chido Obi, Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee and Harry Maguire couldn’t help but laugh in the comments section.Fans were quick to react to the unusual post too.One wrote: “Unreal caption. Didn’t score, but you played a great game”.Most read in FootballHarry Maguire scored a late winner to complete the comebackCredit: GettyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordWhile another added: “Bro is the king of captions”.A third commented: “Bro that caption lmao”.Heartwarming reason Man Utd star Rasmus Hojlund copied Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration after scoring for Denmark And a fourth posted: “Undefeated in the caption game”.Man Utd will now face Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final, to earn a spot in the final against the winner of Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt.A European trophy would save United’s season as Ruben Amorim’s men were dumped from both domestic cups and are languishing in 14th in the Premier League.Speaking after full-time, Amorim said: “I think that’s why we like this sport so much.”All the frustration that the coach has in this kind of season, the frustration, the bad moments, when you have moment like this it’s all worth it.”But then you finish, you calm down and we have a game on Sunday.”Man Utd will return to action in the Premier League on Sunday with a clash against Wolves.Ruben Amorim has claimed that wins like the one against Lyon make his job ‘worth it’Credit: Getty More

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      Man Utd star calls out fans who left Old Trafford early before epic Lyon comeback with 15-word swipe

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      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE sent a blunt message to Manchester United fans who left Old Trafford early during their Europa League epic with Lyon.The Red Devils roared into a seemingly comfortable 2-0 first-half lead but threw it away and went 4-2 down in extra time, before remarkably coming back to win the game 5-4 and the tie 7-6 on aggregate with three goals in the final 10 minutes.Harry Maguire completed a stunning comeback for Man Utd to beat Lyon in extra timeCredit: GettyInjured Joshua Zirkzee was at the stadium to celebrate the historic victoryCredit: GettyBut he took a swipe at fans who left Old Trafford earlyCredit: instagram @zirkzeeFan footage on social media showed how scores of fans had left Old Trafford when ex-Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette stepped up to score his penalty in extra time to give the French outfit a two-goal cushion.However, when captain Bruno Fernandes then netted United’s third on the night, many rushed back into the stadium or were forced to watch the game outside the Theatre of Dreams.And the stadium was left in pandemonium when Kobbie Mainoo netted an injury-time equaliser, which then went to new heights when Harry Maguire nodded home the winner.Ruben Amorim’s side was without stricken striker Zirkzee in the clash, after the Dutchman pulled up with an injury against Newcastle at the weekend – which the manager confirmed was likely the end of his season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the £36.5million signing from Bologna was present at the stadium for the dramatic second leg of the quarter-final.Taking to Instagram, he shared a video of the deafening noise inside Old Trafford as the United faithful cheered on the team.And in a swipe at the fans who left early he captioned the video: “To all the fans who left when we were down. Have a listen to this.”Despite being unable to feature in Thursday’s clash, Zirkzee had climbed off the bench in the first leg to score an apparent winner in France as he guided a header home late on before an inexplicable Andre Onana mistake.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMainoo, with whom Zirkzee seems to have forged a close bond during their time together, brought the 23-year-old’s signature move to life after his late equaliser.With the academy graduate, who turns 20 on Saturday, and Maguire both scoring in injury time, they saw the game break two records.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early The first marked the first time five goals have been scored in extra time of a major European competition, and the second made United the first team ever to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match.Amorim told TNT Sports after the game he had watched some of the 99 documentary for inspiration before labelling the unbelievable match a “great night”.He said: “I was watching again the 1999 documentary to have some inspiration for these moments.”It was a great night – 4-2 with one more player you think it’s over, but here it is never over. I felt here everything is possible.”However, the 40-year-old also had a harsh reality check for his squad after admitting they need to focus on Europa League.He said: “The reflection of the coach is the league. You can be good in European games but your reflection as a team is in the league and we are underperforming, but then we have to see the context.”We lack a lot of characteristics in our team – sometimes you want to push forward and you see that Garnacho is really tired but he’s the only one who can make transitions. “Physically is it a problem. When we play against European teams you can see we cope better with that – in the Premier League we suffer a lot.”He continued: “It is one type of moment that can change a lot of things. These kind of moments can change a lot in the players’ mind.”We have to be really focused on the Europa League and we have to take a risk with the kids in the Premier League. “We have to be tough on that and the fans have to understand our focus is on the Europa League.”Man Utd will face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the competition, with those matches on May 1 and May 8 with the latter once again being at home.However, the last time Man Utd beat the Spanish outfit was in February 1957, with Sir Alex Ferguson losing twice to them when they played in 2012.Read More on The SunBefore that, Man Utd will host Wolves at Old Trafford on Sunday with the visitors arriving undefeated in the league since February, including four wins on the bounce.Wolves have not done the double over the 20-time champions of England since the 1979/80 season, but following a 2-0 at Molineux earlier this season Vitor Pereira’s side have the chance to make history.Man Utd ratings vs LyonMANCHESTER UNITED scored three goals in seven unbelievable minutes to beat Lyon in one of the all-time great nights at Old Trafford.The Red Devils looked to be putting in one of their best displays since Ruben Amorim took over as they raced into a 2-0 lead.But after conceding one goal, they let the ground slip from under them, quickly giving away another to allow Lyon to take the game to extra time.Not even a red card for Corentin Tolisso could get United out of their slump as the French side completely dominated most of the additional 30 minutes.Rayan Cherki and an Alexandre Lacazette penalty meant the visitors looked home and hosed before Casemiro was fouled and Bruno Fernandes hit home from the spot.Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire then both netted in stoppage time of extra time to secure a scarcely believable win.Here’s how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the United stars on a night that went from the sublime to the ridiculous and back again. 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