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      ‘Is anyone surprised?’ – Ex-Man Utd star gets clumsy red card as fans say ‘he’s played his last game’ for LaLiga side

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      A FORMER Manchester United ace endured a torrid afternoon in a crunch LaLiga clash.Villarreal visited Celta Vigo at the Balaidos amid their ongoing bid to secure Champions League qualification.Villarreal ace Eric Bailly was sent off with a straight red card at Celta VigoEx-Manchester United ace Bailly was given his marching orders after just 37 minutesBailly was penalised for a clumsy challenge on the edge of the areaReferee deemed Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez was in a position to scoreHowever, the Yellow Submarine suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Celta, who are also pushing for a place in Europe, and it all started after losing a key defender to a straight red card.And that was none other than Eric Bailly, who was sent off for a clumsy challenge after just 37 minutes.Bailly, 31, took down Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez with a late challenge just outside the area and the referee deemed the Spaniard was in a good position to score.The centre-back, whom United signed from Villarreal in 2016 and had him in their books for seven years, was immediately given his marching orders and Ruben Uria Corral’s side crumbled soon after.Read More on Man UtdThat led to an intense reaction from fans, who stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Is anyone surprised?”Another commented: “That was rough!”A third wrote: “Eric Bailly red card. I miss him man.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis fan said: “Thats Bailly’s Villarreal career, his last match for the club.”And that one stated: “Unnecessary.”Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man UtdThat was Bailly’s fourth red card of his 21-year career, two of which he picked up during his time with United in the Premier League and Europa League.The Ivory Coast international managed one goal and one assist in 113 appearances with the Red Devils where he endured a raft of injuries. More

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      ‘Total embarrassment’ – Jamie Vardy apologises for Leicester’s ‘s*** show’ season in scathing statement after relegation

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      LEICESTER star Jamie Vardy has apologised to the fans for this season’s “s**t show”, which led to relegation.The Foxes officially dropped to the Championship after losing 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday at the King Power Stadium just one year after returning to the Premier League.Leicester star Jamie Vardy has apologised to the fans for this season’s ‘s**t show’Vardy saw his beloved Leicester getting relegated from the Premier LeagueVardy pulled no punches in a scathing public statement to Leicester fansAnd Vardy, 38, has been left speechless after witnessing his beloved team get relegated from the English top flight for the second time in his legendary 13-year career with the club.The striker released a scathing public statement to the fans on Twitter and pulled no punches as he discussed Leicester’s woeful campaign.The ex-England international stated he is both sad as well as angry and apologised unreservedly to supporters for witnessing “total embarrassment” throughout the season.Vardy tweeted: “At this point, I don’t even know what to say. No words I have can ever express my feelings of anger and sadness with the way this season has gone. There are no excuses.Read More on Football”Collectively, as players and as a club, we failed. There is simply no hiding, and I refuse to entertain any suggestion of doing so.”Having been at this club for so long, we’ve experienced so many highs and successes – and this season has been nothing but miserable and for me personally, a total embarrassment. It hurts, and I know you’re feeling it too.”To the fans: I’m sorry. Sorry we haven’t performed, and sorry we end the 2025 season with such a s**t show.”Vardy is one of Leicester’s greatest legends that was a focal point behind their historic Premier League triumph back in 2016.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe forward has registered a total of 198 goals and 69 assists in 496 appearances since arriving from Fleetwood in 2012.However, it seems like Vardy may be on his way out of King Power this summer as SunSport can reveal there is interest from clubs in the US.Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy reacts to 2-0 defeat against Man City The centre-forward is undecided over his future, and he plans to make a decision in the coming weeks.Sources close to the veteran say he is also waiting for clarity around the future of manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy.Reports suggest Van Nistelrooy could be replaced in the wake of Leicester’s relegation. More

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      Ben Whittaker bursts into tears in press conference after beating Liam Cameron as he opens up on abuse

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      BEN WHITTAKER burst into tears in his press conference after beating Liam Cameron.The boxer opened up on the online abuse he was subjected to following his withdrawal from the clash with Cameron last October.Ben Whittaker was visibly emotional in his press conferenceCredit: X/ringmagazineHe opened up about the online abuse he suffered in the last six monthsCredit: X/ringmagazineHe beat Liam Cameron in their rematch on Sunday nightCredit: GettyHe won the fight with a second-round stoppageCredit: PAWhittaker, 27, was slammed as a “quitter” by members of the boxing fraternity.It came after he withdrew from the fight following a fall over the top rope in the fifth round.As a result he was met with loud boos on his walk to the ring to face Cameron in their rematch on Sunday night.But it was Whittaker who finished the victor following the rematch with Cameron.READ MORE ON SPORTThe Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist stopped his rival in just the second round at the BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham.Following the fight, he opened up on what had been a tough six months, which saw him burst into tears in an emotional press conference.He said: “Truthfully, nothing has changed if I’m honest.”I knew I should be doing that to people like Liam Cameron, no disrespect, but it was the six months out.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”Stuff like my brother had two daughters, I couldn’t really enjoy it too much because of what I was going through online.”And it didn’t really bother me, but even close friends, people that I classed as family, left me.Ben Whittaker DESTROYS bitter rival Liam Cameron in second round of rematch before raging at opponent’s corner”They had a lot to say about me, but it was a great time to go back to the old Ben Whittaker.”Whittaker also admitted that he became humbled in the six months following the first fight with Cameron.He made a change as he replaced his coach, Joby Clayton, with Andy Lee at the Ballbrack Boxing Club in Dublin.He added: “Before the Olympics, I locked in, I trained hard and I dedicated the sport.”My life was moving at 100 miles per hour. Like I say, I come from a humble household where not a lot of stuff was given to us, so to be in the position where everything is coming at me at free will, it was amazing.”But that six months out really humbled me, got me closer to God, and the small people around me are just what I needed.”I went to the gym daily, took away the cameras, took away the social media and just got back to the old Ben.”I want to thank my church as well, Living Hope, because I went through that door very quietly and kept myself to myself, and they brought the old Ben out of me.”I got a text from Andy Lee. A lot of people were laughing behind my back, but he came to me and said, ‘Come to Ireland, and I truly believe we can get the old Ben Whittaker back’.”We trained hard, and after a couple of days he said ‘You’re going to knock him out’.”And I just believed in him, he believed in me, and I went out there and did what I was supposed to do in Saudi.”Read More on The SunMeanwhile, Sunday’s fight was filled with controversy as Whittaker also had to deny spitting at Cameron’s trainer.He was almost slapped by the trainer after he had showboated in his face. More

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      ‘My head would be on Mars’ – Fans astonished at what Ruud Van Nistelrooy did after Leicester relegated to Championship

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      LEICESTER fans have blasted manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy after spotting him embracing Liverpool players following his side’s relegation from the Premier League.The Foxes become the second side to confirm their drop back into the Championship after a 1-0 defeat to Arne Slot’s champions-elect at the King Power Stadium.Leicester fans fumed at Ruud Van Nistelrooy hugging Liverpool players after the Foxes’ were relegated from the Prem with five games remainingThe Leicester manager hugged Arne Slot at full-time before thanking the fansThe Foxes become the second side to confirm their drop back into the Championship after SouthamptonCredit: GettyLeicester suffered their second relegation in three seasonsCredit: GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold’s shot flew under keeper Mads Hermansen to inflict a second relegation in three seasons on the Foxes.Leicester needed a win on Sunday to avoid relegation, but it was all but mathematically confirmed by Wolves winning at Manchester United. And given that Van Nistelrooy’s side hadn’t scored a single Premier League goal at home this year, it was all looking pretty inevitable anyway. The Foxes put up a bit of a fight and held of Liverpool’s winner until the 77th minute, but didn’t have a shot on target.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLiverpool fans were chanting about their inevitable 20th title, before referee Stuart Attwell blew the full-time whistle on Leicester’s time in the Prem – with five matches remaining.But Van Nistelrooy wasn’t all doom and gloom, instead smiling as he hugged Liverpool players, like Harvey Elliott in the middle of the pitch.And Leicester fans – who once celebrated a title of their own in the 2015-16 season – were left reeling with the Van Nistelrooy’s apparent positivity. One other fan acknowledged: “My head would be on Mars if I was a Leicester fan right now.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”Leicester have just been relegated and van Nistelrooy is walking around with a massive grin on his face.”A second fan said: “Van Nistelrooy laughing and joking with all the Liverpool players there. You’ve just been relegated mate.”Ruud van Nistelrooy announced as Leicester manager as Man Utd legend makes swift return to Premier LeagueVan Nistelrooy consoles midfielder Jeremy MongaCredit: AFPA distraught Bilal El Khannouss fell to the turf after Leicester were relegatedCredit: GettyConor Coady was relegated with the Foxes after joining in 2023Credit: GettyWhile another fan added: “Ruud smiling and laughing after we’ve just been relegated. You couldn’t make it up.”After the club’s relegation was confirmed, Van Nistelrooy said:” It’s very disappointing. “It’s obviously not something that happened from today until tomorrow. It’s weeks leading into this.”Although we never gave up, we kept fighting for every last bit of hope we had. That isn’t the case now.“I expected it get more points than I was able to get over the games I was able to lead.”Van Nistelrooy has only managed two league wins over Tottenham and West Ham, losing nearly 80 PER CENT of his Prem games in charge of the club.Leicester were 16th in the Premier League when they sacked Steve Cooper after 12 games in November.That decision made headlines after video emerged in the following days of Leicester’s players partying in a nightclub next to signs that read “Enzo, I miss you” – seemingly hinting at former manager Enzo Maresca.The arrival of Van Nistelrooy saw the 2016 Champions plummet into the relegation zone, where they have remained for all-but-one matchweek since December.Read More on The SunAnd the United legend has also had his fair share of controversy to deal with, including his axing of Harry Winks and Jannik Vestergaard shocking staff by bringing his DOG to training.Leicester joined Southampton in England’s second tier next season.Leicester hero Jamie Vardy has been relegated for the second time in three seasonsCredit: PA More

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      Tommy Fury looks gigantic in new training pics as stunned fans say ‘looking lean and mean’ ahead of boxing return

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      TOMMY FURY is already “looking lean and mean” ahead of his boxing return.The 2019 Love Island star announced his comeback fight is set for May 9 in Budapest – with an opponent yet to be confirmed. Tommy Fury in training for his return fightCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryFury showed off his hulking frameCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryAnd Fury is already preparing for the bout, showing off his hulking frame with the caption: “Training camp week 1.” Fans flooded the 25-year-old’s comment section, with one saying: “Looking impressive.”Another added: “Looking lean and mean.”One hailed: “BEAST.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “Looking good Tommy.”Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI in 2023 – but has not returned since.He had hand surgery last year and was due to face MMA fighter-turned-boxer Darren Till in January.But he pulled out after the former UFC middleweight threatened to KICK him in the head.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt led to speculation over Fury’s future in boxing – but he took to social media to announce his comeback fight in Hungary.And older brother Roman – who is 4-0 himself – is due to feature on the undercard despite neither of their opponents being confirmed.Fury beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia in February 2023 and then took a controversial points win over KSI, 31, in the October. He remains linked with rematches against the pair ahead of his return. Jake Paul was beaten by Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyFury also beat KSI on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Non-league club left stunned after 100 Spanish fans join them in stands for match after following team online

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      FANS of footie minnows Harborough Town were stunned when more than 100 Spanish supporters joined them in the stands.Two coachloads visited for the clash with St Ives Town in seventh tier Southern League Premier Division last Saturday.100 Spanish football fans turned up to support seventh tier club Harborough TownCredit: RB MediaThe fans have been following the team on YouTubeCredit: RB MEDIAMany wore the team’s yellow shirt and chanted in their own language in Market Harborough, Leics.They were on a trip organised by YouTube channel La Media Inglesa, which covers British football for Spanish speakers.Ilie Oleart, who founded the group in 2011, asked 440,000 subscribers which lower league team they’d like to see and they backed Harborough.Earlier this season, the club reached the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 50-year history.read more on footballIlie said: “I met people at the club in September to get to know their history, the town and the facilities. “We thought they were the perfect club with the right values to share with our audience. “It was the best trip we have had so far.”The Espanyol supporter, from Barcelona, hopes to bring 300 fans next year. Most read in FootballAfter Harborough’s 2-1 defeat, players shared a beer with their new fans, who can stream future matches on YouTube. The group has previously taken supporters to games at Brighton and Hove Albion, Sheffield United and Wycombe Wanderers.Barcelona ‘chasing shock Son Heung-min transfer as cash-strapped Spanish giants target FOUR massive name free agents’Alvaro Sanz, from Madrid, added: “Some of the local fans were quite surprised, probably wondering what 100 Spaniards were doing there.“We occupied a full stand and started cheering from the first second of the game. “Quite a few local fans joined us, and we even taught them some chants in Spanish.”Harborough chairman Pete Dougan also revealed the Bees will travel to Spain for a pre-season tour of Barcelona and Madrid in July.He said: “It was a great day and the atmosphere they generated was superb. “Our fans were singing in English then they sang back in Spanish. It was good fun.”Many wore the team’s yellow shirt and chanted in their own languageCredit: Facebook More

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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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      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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