United this evening were outclassed and outplayed by a strong Athletic Club side, meaning, that for this season, United’s European hopes have come to an end. Athletic club were the better side across both legs, winning 5-3 on aggregate. With the Spaniard’s home record this season, it was never going to be an easy place…
Match Report: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 United
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, Match Reaction
Match Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs United
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Guest Writer in Europa League, Match Preview
Manchester United need to win tonight’s game by two goals in order to progress, however Bilbao will no doubt push on and try to get a goal to make things even more difficult for the away team. Date: 15th March 2012 Venue: San Mamés Capacity: 40,000 Referee: Cuneyt Cakir Bilbao’s star name Llorente was a…
Rooney: We’ll go out and do our best
Written on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, Players
United go to Athletic Club today with a 3-2 disadvantage. Bilbao’s home record this season is the talking point of today’s clash, but Wayne Rooney believes United have the ability to do the job in Spain. Rooney has today spoken out and said: “We have to be confident, they obviously played some great football at…
Squad travels to Spain for Bilbao clash
Written on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by HillBillyHop in Europa League, News
The team travelling to Spain has created a few surprises and talking points on Twitter, and among fans today. There are two noticeable absences on the flight to Athletico Bilbao – Phil Jones and Nani. Nani was absent in the game versus West Brom on Sunday with what Fergie described as a knock, and nothing…
Match Report: United 2-3 Athletic Bilbao
Written on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by adamsupra_MUFC in Europa League, Match Reaction
Manchester United were well beaten this evening by an excellent Athletic Bilbao side. But they didn’t help themselves with some very sloppy moments. They now have it all to do if the are to progress to the next round. Once again the Europa League offered the Old Trafford crowd a lively start to a game….
Confirmed: United team to face Athletic Bilbao
Written on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Europa League, Match Preview, Team news
After knocking Ajax out of the Europa League, Manchester United now turn their heads to Athletic Bilbao who finished sixth in the La Liga last season. However, Sir Alex Ferguson has called upon his team to ‘wake up’ after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Ajax in the second leg of the previous round. Complacency was…
Match Report: United 1-2 Ajax
Written on Friday, February 24, 2012 by adamsupra_MUFC in Europa League, Match Reaction
An early Javier Hernandez goal ensured Manchester United progressed through to the next round of the Europa League this evening despite a 2-1 loss on the night to Ajax. Sir Alex Ferguson chose a side which contained largely the squads youth element. In fact you could have thought you had been sent forward in time 4 or…
United no longer have any Saturday fixtures
Written on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Europa League, Premier League
After knocking Ajax out of the Europa League and progressing into the last 16 of the competition, it was confirmed that Manchester United no longer have games on Saturday’s for the rest of the season. Our noisy neighbors are currently in a similar position after hammering a weak FC Porto side 4-0 last night. So,…
Confirmed: United team to face Ajax
Written on Thursday, February 23, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Europa League, Team news
Manchester United host Ajax at Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League tie which currently has the Reds in favour with a 2-0 lead. Ferguson’s men hope to continue their good run of results in order to move on to the next round of the competition. Starting eleven: David de Gea; Rafael…
Rooney has high expectations for the Europa
Written on Sunday, February 19, 2012 by Dale O'Donnell in Europa League, Players
Wayne Rooney believes the Europa League won’t hinder Manchester United’s chances of being crowned Premier League champions for the thirteenth time in 20 years. Rooney played a part in the United team who won their opening match 2-0 in the Amsterdam Arena last Thursday. However, the Reds have another eight games if they’re to make…
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