Fenerbahce vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League latest score updates as Jose Mourinho faces former side
Erik ten Hag’s side will expect to face a hostile atmosphere with Mourinho relishing the chance to face his former club in Europe
Manchester United take on Fenerbahce in a Europa League clash in Istanbul, as Jose Mourinho faces his former side.
Mourinho was in typical box-office form as he welcomed Erik ten Hag’s team to Turkey and is no doubt relishing the chance to add to their difficult start to the season. The Portuguese spent an eventful two-and-a-half years at United before he was sacked following a poor run of form in December 2018.
The pressure on his successor, Ten Hag, was lifted slightly by Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League. The result ended a run of five games in a row without a win, which included draws against FC Twente and Porto to start their Europa League campaign.
Ten Hag’s side can expect a hostile atmosphere in Istanbul and United have not won any of their last four trips to Turkey, including a dramatic 3-3 draw away to Galatasaray last season. Follow live updates from the Europa League clash between Fenerbahce and Manchester United, below
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
34 mins: Martinez does well initially to step in and intercept, but he then gives a poor pass away. Saint-Maximin looks lively as he beats Dalot but United scramble away. Ugarte then cleans up as he breaks up another attack.
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
30 mins: United look so dangerous whenever they can find Garnacho. Ten Hag’s side are well set up now to hit Fenerbache on the counter-attack.
And the Turkish team look poor in possession.
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
27 mins: That’s two key moments for Ugarte in this game, first to break up play and set United’s counter-attack on its way in the lead up to Eriksen’s goal, then to prevent one at the other end with some brilliant defending.
It’s what United paid for.
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
23 mins: WHAT A BLOCK! United are cut open and it looks to be a certain goal as Onana palms out Szymanski’s cross. But Ugarte slides in and wins his tackle to deny Tadic just four yards out!
United were beaten by one diagonal pass through to Szymanski. Ugarte saved them.
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
22 mins: CLOSE! Just wide from Rashford, after a lovely run cutting inside from the right! He drops his shoulder and opens up the shot on his left foot. He keeps his shot low but it fades past the post, as close as you can get.
Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United
20 mins: Dusan Tadic remains an opponent you don’t want to let cut onto his left foot but the 35-year-old is allowed to do so on the edge of the box. His shot is straight at Andre Onana, however.
GOAL! Fenerbahce 0-1 Manchester United (ERIKSEN 15’)
NOW THAT’S A STUNNING GOAL!
United lead with a brilliant counter-attacking goal! Ugarte breaks up the play in midfield and United spring forward through Garnacho. The winger takes off and feeds a ball into the box. There’s two clever touches from Zirkzee and then Mazraoui, laying it off to Eriksen.
And the Dane makes no mistake. First time, he strikes a fine finish high into the net. Great goal, from United’s first real attack.
Fenerbahce 0-0 Manchester United
13 mins: It’s Fenerbahce’s game now. Mourinho’s side are playing through United’s press with ease. Szymanski drives forward from midfield and is tugged back by Rashford, who is booked.
Fenerbahce 0-0 Manchester United
9 mins: There’s a horribly loose pass from Amrabat in midfield but Fenerbahce get back and cut out Rashford’s cross.
Saint-Maximin then leads the breakaway and suddenly Fenerbahce have several yellow shirts flying forward.
Saint-Maximin is forced out by Martinez, who defended well there in his box.
Fenerbahce 0-0 Manchester United
6 mins: Chance! Great work by Fred, against his former side, as he eases away from Eriksen. He finds the overlapping Samuel on the outside but the full-back can’t produce a dangerous cross.
Saint-Maximin keeps up the pressure as Dalot pokes away for a Fenerbahce corner.
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