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      Sevilla vs Man Utd: Ten Hag’s side travel to Spain in HUGE Europa League quarter-final second leg clash – TV, stream

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are currently level on aggregate with Spanish side Sevilla after their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.The Red Devils were cruising and 2-0 up at half-time thanks to a stunning Marcel Sabitzer brace.
      Marcel Sabitzer of Manchester United celebrates his first goal against Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.Credit: GETTY
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United dejected after his own-goal against Sevilla.Credit: ALAMY
      However, the mood soon changed at Old Trafford after two late own-goals from Tyrell Malacia and captain Harry Maguire gave Sevilla a European lifeline.
      United will have to overcome the six-time Europa League champions on their own patch to progress to the semi-finals.
      Should the Red Devils go through, they will face either Italian giants Juventus or Portuguese outfit Sporting.
      When is Sevilla vs Man United?

      Sevilla vs Man United will take place on Thursday, April 20.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will play host.

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      What TV channel is Sevilla vs Man United on?

      Sevilla vs Man United will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
      Coverage will start at 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Can Sevilla vs Man United be live streamed?

      BT Sport subscribers can live stream all the action via the BT Sport app.
      The BT Sport app can be downloaded for free onto your mobile or tablet device.
      BT Sport subscribers can also watch Sevilla vs Man United via their online website.

      Team news
      Sevilla:
      Argentinan right-back Gonzalo Montiel is suspended for Sevilla after receiving three yellow cards from Matchday 1 up to the quarter-final first leg.
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      Left-back Alex Telles will remain unavailable as he is currently on loan from Man United.
      Man United:
      Eric ten Hag will be without star man Bruno Fernandes as he has also picked up three bookings, suspending him for the second leg in Sevilla.
      The Red Devils will be hoping top scorer Marcus Rashford will return to the side after missing the last two matches with a groin injury.
      Luke Shaw could also recover in time for the Europa League quarter-final second leg in Spain following his period on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
      United’s star of the first leg Marcel Sabitzer is also a doubt after he was pulled out of the starting eleven for the Nottingham Forest game on the weekend due to an injury in the warm-up.
      Ten Hag will also be without long-term absentees Alejandro Garnacho, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek.
      Odds
      Match result:

      Sevilla – 5/2
      Draw – 12/5
      Man United – 21/20

      To qualify
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      Sevilla – 5/4
      Man United – 4/7

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Fans hail Man Utd supporter as picture of food in stands goes viral

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      FOOTBALL supporters have praised a Manchester United fan after he was spotted eating his dinner in the stands at Old Trafford.The image of a supporter enjoying his meal on a plate during what is understood to have been the Red Devils’ Europa League clash with Sevilla went viral on social media.

      He appeared to be eating some chicken and chips, with a couple of pots of additional grub thrown in for good measure.
      And those online showed their appreciation for the fan’s antics.
      One said: “Incredible effort — this behaviour must be applauded.👏🏽”
      Another jovially joked: “Good effort that. Managed to keep that plate in tact all the way from London.”
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      A third replied: “More to the point how has he managed to get that in a stadium when we’re not even allowed bottle caps? 🤣”
      And a fourth responded: “Chicken dippers and mum’s homemade chips. F*****g love to see it 💥.”
      While the Man Utd fan was supposedly tucking into his food, Erik ten Hag’s side raced into a two-goal lead after 21 minutes in their Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla.
      But things began to unravel for the Premier League giants at half-time when Raphael Varane was removed due to an injury.
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      Tyrell Malacia then turned into his own goal with six minutes remaining as the visitors reduced the deficit.
      And Ten Hag lost his other centre-back moments later when Lisandro Martinez went down unchallenged with a metatarsal problem that has subsequently seen him ruled out for the rest of the season.
      But as Man Utd had made their five changes, they were forced to play the end of the game with 10 men.
      And Sevilla’s pressure told in stoppage-time when Youssef En-Nesyri’s header cannoned off Harry Maguire and into the back of the net.
      Man Utd will now need to beat Sevilla in Spain next week to secure a spot in the Europa League semi-finals. More

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      Rival fans beg Man Utd to give Weghorst lifetime contract after awful gaffe during Sevilla draw

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      FANS of Manchester United’s Prem rivals want Wout Weghorst to ink a “lifetime contract” following his underwhelming display against Sevilla.The Dutchman – who is on loan from Burnley – came on as a sub in the first leg of United’s Europa League quarter-final tie with Sevilla on Thursday.
      Wout Weghorst had a game to forget in Manchester United’s Europa League clash with SevillaCredit: PA
      Weghorst blew the chance to set up Anthony Elanga to make it 3-0 before Sevilla’s comeback
      Weghorst was mocked by footy fans after the gaffeCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Weghorst’s woes in front of goal continued as he failed to find the back of the net in the 2-2 draw at the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Netherlands international’s decision-making was also in question when he failed to square the ball to Anthony Elanga to make it 3-0 and kill off the game.
      And footy fans couldn’t help but lambast the striker, with one Chelsea supporter saying: “I love Weghorst.”
      Another sarcastically said: “Weghorst is such a good player. I think he should be given a chance.”
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      And another footy fan said: “Only win in this man’s career is that brace vs Argentina I think.”
      A Cristiano Ronaldo fan remarked: “And [Erik] Ten Hag called him as Ronaldo’s replacement .”
      Another chimed in: “Would love him to sign a lifetime contract with Man Utd what a player he is.”
      United legend Paul Scholes also tore into Weghorst, saying: “I think he should turn and shoot.
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      “When you look back at who’s on the edge of the box, [Tyrell] Malacia, I don’t think he’s somebody you think is going to score.
      “I think a proper centre-forward, a centre-forward with real quality [shoots].
      “If that’s a Martial, he’s either back-heeling it and trying to score or he turns quickly and gets his shot off quickly and scores.
      “He’s five or six yards out!”
      Weghorst and his United team-mates will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, travelling to the City Ground to take on relegation battlers Nottingham Forest. More

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      Man Utd fans spot Casemiro’s ‘Roy Keane-like’ reaction to David De Gea’s antics just before kick-off against Sevilla

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      CASEMIRO was left unimpressed with David De Gea’s pre-game antics and left fans in hysterics with his reaction. Man United’s players were lining up in the Old Trafford tunnel alongside Sevilla ahead of their Europa League clash.
      This was Casemiro’s reaction to De Gea’s pre game hugs
      The dramatic game ended 2-2 after an unexpected and unlucky collapse from the Red Devils.
      But fans have been drawn to incident before the game as Casemiro stood at the head of tunnel alongside De Gea.
      The Brazilian midfielder watched as the goalkeeper hugged opposition keeper Yassine Bounou before also embracing ex-Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
      Casemiro’s stunned face has been compared to Roy Keane, the famously hard-to-please pundit and United legend.
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      The 31-year-old’s disapproving grimace at De Gea’s pre-game show of affection gave fans plenty to laugh about despite the disappointing result that followed.
      One fan said: “[Roy] Keane must be so proud of Cassa right now.”
      Another added: “Casemiro’s face is just fantastic.”
      One other United fan said: “He’s given up on him lmao.”
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      While another fan said: “Gotta love this guy.”
      It was not Casemiro but his midfield partner Marcel Sabitzer who looked to steal headlines with a brilliant first-half brace as United tore apart their Spanish opponents.
      But a bizarre match saw Man United miss several opportunities to put the game to bed while also losing first-choice centre backs Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez to injury.
      Erik ten Hag’s side then conceded two late own goals with Bruno Fernandes also picking up a controversial booking that will see him miss the second leg next week. More

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      Erik ten Hag hits back at Man Utd critics telling them ‘you’re looking a cow in the ass’ after Sevilla draw

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      ERIK TEN HAG has has mooed back at critics claiming ‘you’re looking a cow in the ass’.The phrase in Holland refers to people using the benefit of hindsight to criticise.
      Erik ten Hag hit back at his critics following the 2-2 draw with SevillaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Bruno Fernandes and Antony were both subbed off on yellow cardsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Manchester United boss substituted both Bruno Fernandes and Antony on Thursday night saying the referee had warned him they were in danger of getting a second yellow card and being sent off.
      Both were playing well and United then crumbled drawing their Europa League quarter-final first leg with Sevilla 2-2 as they conceded two late goals.
      Ten Hag said: “Bruno was throwing a ball away, so the next time he is off.
      “With Antony, everything is going our way we are 2-0 up, we’re playing a good game, so don’t go into individual battles with your opponents, it’s not necessary, you’re heating up the opponent and the risk to get sent off. I don’t want to take the risk.
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      “So afterwards we call it where I’m coming from, you’re looking a cow in the ass. Yeah, a cow in the ass.
      “So we call it in my region from the Netherlands, that is easy. But if he gets sent off you tell me, ‘Why don’t you get him off? Why did you go for the risk?'”
      Ten Hag had made four unforced second-half subs in all adding to Harry Maguire replacing the injured Raphael Varane at the break.
      So when Lisandro Martinez went down injured in the 86th minute they were left with ten men at 2-1 and conceded a late goal as Maguire headed into his goal.
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      Now the Ten Hag is left with huge problems ahead of three games in eight days starting with the trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
      Then it is off to Seville for the second of their Europa League tie and three days after that it is the FA Cup semi-final against Brighton at Wembley.

      Both Varane and Martinez will definitely miss Sunday’s game as will Marcus Rashford who is set to miss six games in all with his groin injury.
      Add to that the fact that Fernandes is suspended for the game in Seville and likewise Magurie for the Cup semi-final.
      Ten Hag said: “Every game is a battle, every game is a fight and you have to be ready for that fight.
      “We have a squad – we have more than 11 starters – so now others are on and when their time is there you have to show and contribute to the team, you have to be ready. That is what we expect and what we demand.”
      And Ten Hag said there can be no excuses from players who are brought in from the cold to fill the gaps left by injury and suspensions if they don’t perform.
      He said: “If you want to find excuses you have to look for another club. When the moment is there you have to contribute and that is what we demand.” More

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      Bizarre reason why Juventus star Paredes couldn’t come on as sub sparking furious bust-up with Allegri

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      JUVENTUS manager Massimiliano Allegri was left fuming after Leandro Parades was not immediately able to come off the bench.The midfielder did not have a shirt on him and the switch was delayed as he ran back to the dressing room.
      Furious Allegri was not happy at having to delay his substitutionCredit: Reuters
      Paredes did eventually come on after grabbing a new shirtCredit: Getty
      Leandro Paredes thought he was not coming on and offered his shirt to a fan.When he was ordered to enter, in the 85th minute, he had to run to the locker room to get another shirt and enter the game. Allegri wasn’t happy with him… Again. pic.twitter.com/BBy28viAv9— Sporting160 EN (@Sporting160_EN) April 14, 2023

      Juventus were leading Sporting Lisbon 1-0 heading into the final stages of their Europa League first-leg quarter-final tie.
      Allegri was attempting to manage the final minutes of the game and turned to his subs bench – only to find one star was completely unprepared.
      Parades did not have a shirt with him when the Italian boss attempted to make the switch.
      One report suggests he had given it away to a fan in expectation that he would be left on the bench.
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      The 28-year-old, on loan from PSG, had to jog back to the dressing room to retrieve the right kit.
      But footage shows his manager absolutely raging on the touchline.
      Allegri can be seen shouting and gesturing wildly before re-taking his position in the dugout.
      Paredes did manage to get on and replaced Manuel Locatelli with five minutes to go in a double switch that also saw Paul Pogba come on for Angel Di Maria.
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      The Old Lady managed to see out the game and Federico Gatti’s second-half strike gives them a lead to take back to Portugal next week.
      But the incident appears to have further strained the relationship between Paredes and Allegri.
      The pair reportedly had an argument after training earlier this week with Paredes believed to be upset at his lack of minutes.
      The Argentine is not expected to stay at Juve beyond his loan spell and will return to PSG at the end of the season.
      He has appeared in 18 of Juve’s 29 league games with the Italian giants looking to storm into a European place after their points deduction. More

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      Erik ten Hag reveals he was given warning as he explains why he subbed off key Man Utd pair at crucial time

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      ERIK TEN HAG has revealed he subbed Bruno Fernandes and Antony as they were getting close to red cards against Sevilla.The Dutch manager withdrew the duo in the Europa League clash at Old Trafford as he warned about their discipline by referee Felix Zwayer.
      Bruno Fernandes was cautioned for handballCredit: Getty
      Antony was booked for dissentCredit: Getty
      Manager Erik ten Hag was warned that they were close to getting red cardsCredit: AFP
      Manchester United had raced into a two-goal lead as Marcel Sabitzer netted a brace inside the opening 21 minutes.
      Despite having control of the tie on the scoreline, Ten Hag as forced into some unwanted changes as both Antony and Fernandes were on a tightrope.
      The pair had both been booked earlier in the game, with Fernandes being judged to have handled the ball while Antony was cautioned for arguing.
      And Ten Hag was then forced to replace them as he was warned they were close to seeing red.
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      After the game, he said: “Antony as well, and Bruno [Fernandes] because they were close to a second booking.
      “So we had to make some subs and then lose control in the unlucky moment [Sevilla’s first goal].”
      The changes proved costly as United threw away their two-goal lead in the last ten minutes of the game.
      One of the goals came as a stoppage-time equaliser after being reduced to 10 men when Lisandro Martinez was carried off with an injury.
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      United could not replace Martinez having used all of their substitutions earlier in the game.
      The final score means the Red Devils will have to go and get a result against the LaLiga side at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium next week. More

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      Ten Hag told he must ‘take blame’ for Sevilla draw as Man Utd fans blast ‘stupid’ tactics

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have slammed Erik ten Hag for his substitutions in their 2-2 draw with Sevilla.The Red Devils squandered a two-goal lead in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night as the Spanish visitors struck late to level things up heading into the return fixture in seven days time.
      Christian Eriksen, Facundo Pellistri, Harry Maguire, Wout Weghorst and Anthony Elanga all came on in the second halfCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has been criticised for his substitutionsCredit: Getty
      Man Utd conceded a stoppage-time equaliser after being reduced to 10 men when Lisandro Martinez was carried off with an injury.
      Ten Hag had used up all five of his changes at the time.
      Raphael Varane was forced off after 45 minutes for Harry Maguire, before a triple change in the 62nd minute saw Christian Eriksen, Wout Weghorst and Anthony Elanga replace Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Jadon Sancho.
      Then with nine minutes remaining Antony made way for Facundo Pellistri.
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      And the Man Utd faithful were left frustrated by Ten Hag’s changes after Tyrell Malacia and Maguire netted late own goals to surrender the Red Devils’ advantage.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “Love the guy but Ten Hag’s subs were absolutely stupid.”
      Another replied: “Erik Ten Hag just take the blame for this. Zero impact from the subs.”
      A third added: “This was a self-inflicted implosion from #MUFC. Madness Ten Hag took off his best players and then made all 5 subs to ensure they were vulnerable and played end of game with 10 men.”
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      A fourth responded: “Ten Hag’s tactics and substitutions are infuriating as soon as he gets a lead.”
      And another said: “That one stupid pass from Weghorst shattered the whole timeline for Man Utd tonight. Butterfly effect thanks to ten hag and his tactics 🥴.”
      Amid the criticism from fans, Ten Hag defended his substitutions after the game.
      He said: “I had to make them. There was no other way. Rapha was injured, that was the first I had to make. And then Anthony Martial, first start after a long period, so we had to make him on the 60.
      “Then Bruno: I got the warning from the refs, he was short before a second booking and the same for Antony dos Santos. So I had to make the subs, I had no other choice.
      “But still we controlled the game. Still we had to score the third goal. It was a good action from Pelle [Pellistri] and Ty [Malacia] has a big chance for 3-0 in 81st minute.
      “And then the last 10 minute of the game everything was against us. We have to be smarter, we switch off for the first goal, then we get the injury of Licha [Martinez], another bad luck.
      “Both goals against, both deflected, what can you do? Sometimes you have bad days and bad luck. Tonight was not our night.”
      But Man Utd legend Paul Scholes agreed with the supporters that Ten Hag had got things wrong.
      He told BT Sport: “Great result for Sevilla. Man Utd were very quiet in second half, they didn’t create any chances.
      “Those subs weakened the team… you half-understand Anthony Martial, being fragile.
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      “But second half, United were really sloppy. If away goals were still around, United would face an uphill battle.
      “You saw enough to see Sevilla aren’t great, but it’s gonna be difficult.” More