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MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left stunned by Ruben Amorim’s digging out of Alejandro Garnacho after the Europa League final.The Argentina international was dropped to the bench for Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in Bilbao, much to the surprise of many.Alejandro Garnacho was dropped to the bench for the Europa League final against TottenhamCredit: ReutersHe came on late in the second half but was unable to make an impactCredit: PAThe winger was on the receiving end of a brutal dig from manager Ruben Amorim after the matchCredit: GETTYMason Mount replaced Garnacho but was hauled off in the 71st minute after a lacklustre display.And Amorim stunningly lambasted Garnacho for a key miss in the semi-final against Athletic Bilbao when asked bout his decision to start Mount.The Portuguese gaffer said: “It’s easy to say that now.“[But] who missed the big opportunity in the first half in the semi-final? Garnacho. Football is like that.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Old Trafford faithful couldn’t quite believe Amorim’s jibe at the winger, with one saying: “So, he is putting Garnacho under the bus?”Another said: “This is very bad from a good coach.”It seems he’s angry, but the truth is his formation and overall approach were poor, and he’s not ready to take responsibility.”It’s easy to say that now, when Garnacho missed that chance they said why didn’t he play Mount.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMan 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…And another said: “It’s genius when it works, he’s a fraud when it doesn’t. That’s football.”One remarked: “Amorim made a mistake he must accept it.”Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalAnother chimed in: “This was the wrong call by Amorim. Not in hindsight but in foresight.”Garnacho was far from happy with his place on the bench and let rip at Amorim in a bombshell statement casting doubt over his future at the Theatre of Dreams.He said: “Until the final, I played every round helping the team.”Then the final arrives and I play 20 minutes?! I don’t know.“The final, the season, the whole situation of the club.”I will try to enjoy the summer and then we will see what happens.” More

THIS is the wild moment Spurs fans at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium invaded the pitch after winning the pulsating all-Prem Europa League Final.Brennan Johnson’s 42nd-minute strike was enough to seal it for Spurs — sending thousands of white-shirted fans in the Basque capital into utter bedlam.The moment jubilant Tottenham Hotspur fans invade the pitch at their home stadium in London after winning the Europa League finalCredit: SuppliedFans celebrate winning the Europa League after watching the match inside the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: SuppliedSpurs beat United 1-0 in BilbaoCredit: ReutersThe Spurs have now finally ended their 17 year trophy droughtCredit: ReutersAfter years of heartbreak, Tottenham fans were delirious as they celebrate the win that finally brought silverware back to north London.Wild scenes unfolded at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where thousands had gathered to watch the match on giant screens — and exploded into pandemonium the moment the final whistle blew.Fans leapt over barriers and flooded the pristine north London pitch in a tide of white shirts and flags.Wild die hard supporters even climbed on top of the giant screens inside the Tottenham arena as they waved their shirts in the air.Read more on the finalWithin minutes of the final whistle, north London was gridlocked with fans flooding the streets holding white flares while chanting ‘North London is ours!’The unlucky goal bounced in off England ace Luke Shaw and was met with a wall of noise from the team in white – ending their 17 year trophy drought.The scrappy game saw United dominating possession but there were few clear cut chances – betraying both teams’ dismal Premier League form.A diving header from Red Devils skipper Bruno Fernandes rocketed just wide of the post, and Tottenham’s resolute defending stood firm with the tie living up to its ‘El Crapico’ billing.Most read in FootballSpurs have now scooped a cool £100m jackpot and sending half of the 70,000 British fans in Bilbao deliriously happy.Dave Courtnadge reactions as Tottenham beat Man United in Europa League finalFans climbed on top of the giant screens inside the Tottenham arenaCredit: PASpurs fanatics also took the celebration to the streets of north LondonCredit: XThe final was played out amid a frenzied atmosphere with the packed crowd at fever pitch waving flags and chanting non-stop for their teams.The players struggled to hear themselves communicating due to the deafening roar.John Affleck, a lifelong Spurs fan from Enfield, bunked on a mate’s hotel floor and spent over £5,000 to get here.He told The Sun ahead of Wednesday’s game: “I’m broke, but I really don’t care. We just needed to win.”Victory for Spurs’ Ange Postecoglou offers him a chance of holding onto his job and leading his side into next season’s mega-money Champions League.Before kick-off in Bilbao the atmosphere had become more tense, with the good-natured exchanges between fans replaced by an air of menace near the stadium, with Spanish riot cops wielding shields and batons breaking up skirmishes.Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson celebrates following victory in the UEFA Europa League finalCredit: PAPedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the UEFA Europa League trophyCredit: GettyBrazilian forward Richarlison celebrates while biting his champion medalCredit: AFPOfficials hoped the bad tempered latter stages on the pitch wouldn’t be mirrored outside the ground, with the result sparking carnage on the streets of the city as the red half of the 70,000 Brits in Bilbao faced a long and despondent journey home.Read More on The SunThe win marks Tottenham’s first European silverware since 1984 — and may have just saved Postecoglou’s job, after being under immense pressure ahead of the final dubbed “El Crapico” by rival fans.Spurs not only take home the trophy — but also punch their golden ticket back into the Champions League, with a potential £100m windfall to boot.A Tottenham Hotspur fan in London poses for a picture outside the Spurs stadiumCredit: ReutersFans are now celebrating their much awaited victoryCredit: Reuters More