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Europa League | Final
May 24, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
 
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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sir Alex Ferguson "proud" of Manchester United after Europa League triumph
Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United for their "great achievement" of winning the Europa League, 48 hours after the terrible events that unfolded back home.
May 25, 22:15
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Davy Klaassen: 'Manchester United got lucky'
Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen says that Manchester United were "lucky" to win Wednesday's Europa League final.
May 25, 11:11
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's EFL Cup final with Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Peter Bosz: 'Manchester United made it a boring game'
Ajax boss Peter Bosz says that he was left disappointed by his team's performance in the Europa League final, but that opponents Manchester United made it a boring game.
May 25, 09:17
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Ander Herrera dedicates Europa League trophy to victims of terrorist attack
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera dedicates his side's Europa League title success to the victims of the terrorist attack in the city which killed 22 people.
May 24, 22:57
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and captain Wayne Rooney celebrate after winning the EFL Cup against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'I would be very happy if Wayne Rooney stays'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he would be "very happy" if Wayne Rooney stayed at the club this summer.
May 24, 22:50
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'It has been a very good season'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that this season has been the most difficult of his career, but believes that it has been a "very, very good" campaign.
May 24, 22:41
Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Juan Mata "really happy" with Europa League glory
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata dedicates his side's Europa League final triumph to those affected by the terrorist attack in the city.
May 24, 22:18
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Paul Pogba: 'Nobody can criticise Manchester United season'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba claims that nobody can criticise their season after victory in the Europa League final clinched Champions League qualification.
May 24, 22:10

The Match

Match Report

Manchester United win their first ever Europa League title and clinch Champions League qualification courtesy of a 2-0 win over Ajax at the Friends Arena in Stockholm.

Live Commentary

Relive Manchester United's 2-0 win over Ajax as goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan fire the Red Devils to Europa League glory in Stockholm.

Team News

Chris Smalling is selected ahead of Phil Jones for Manchester United's Europa League final against Ajax, while Sergio Romero keeps his place in goal.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Ajax and Manchester United from the Friends Arena in Stockholm.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Scholes: 'Winning Europa League means good season for Manchester United'
Paul Scholes says that Manchester United's season can be determined to be a "very good" one if they beat Ajax in the Europa League final tonight.
May 24, 17:11
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Phil Neville: 'Local players will find Europa League final difficult'
Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville says that Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba will all "find it difficult" to play in the Europa League final.
May 24, 15:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Edgar Davids: 'Ajax have great opportunity in Europa League'
Former Netherlands international Edgar Davids says that Ajax have "a great opportunity" to win the Europa League.
May 24, 14:20
Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Juan Mata: 'Europa League final is so important for Manchester United'
Juan Mata says that tonight's Europa League final is "really important" for Manchester United.
May 24, 11:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ed Woodward: Manchester United players "numb" after arena attack
Ed Woodward claims that the "sickening" events that took place at the Manchester Arena on Monday have put things into perspective for Manchester United's players.
May 23, 20:43
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Manchester United cancel Europa League final function
Manchester United cancel a planned viewing party for Wednesday's Europa League final following the terrorist attack in the city on Monday night.
May 23, 15:31
Timothy Fosu-Mensah in action for Manchester United on September 29, 2016
Timothy Fosu-Mensah: 'Europa League final will be extra special'
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah says that the Europa League final against former club Ajax will be an "extra special" occasion for him.
May 23, 14:02
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Manchester United pre-Europa press conference cancelled in wake of terror attack
Manchester United's pre-Europa League final press conference is cancelled in the wake of the terrorist attack in Manchester.
May 23, 11:26
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Ander Herrera: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will help us in the Europa League final'
Ander Herrera says that injured Manchester United teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic will give support to his teammates in the Europa League final.
May 23, 10:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
UEFA: 'No suggestions of terror threat ahead of Europa League final'
UEFA says that there are no suggestions that the Europa League final will be targeted by terrorists in the wake of the attack in Manchester.
May 23, 09:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Phil Neville fears pressure could affect Manchester United's Europa League final
Phil Neville fears that the pressure to grab a Champions League spot could spell trouble for Manchester United against Ajax in the Europa League final.
May 22, 22:39
Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Phil Jones: 'Europa League final defining moment for Manchester United'
Manchester United defender Phil Jones says that this week's Europa League final is a "defining moment" for the club's season.
May 22, 20:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Raimond van der Gouw: 'Ajax youth could be weakness against Manchester United'
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw thinks that the Premier League side are favourites to beat Ajax in the Europa League final.
May 22, 18:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Edwin van der Sar: 'There are no divided loyalties in Europa League final'
Former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar - now CEO at Ajax - says there will be no divided loyalties when the Dutch club face Manchester United in the Europa League final.
May 22, 18:33
Antonio Valencia celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Manchester United on March 19, 2017
Antonio Valencia to captain Manchester United in Europa League final?
A report claims that Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia will step in to skipper his side against Ajax at the Friends Arena next week.
May 20, 21:17
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic jokes he is "ready" for Europa League final
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic updates supporters on his road to recovery from a long-term injury layoff, joking that he will return to action next week.
May 20, 20:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ander Herrera targets Manchester United history in Stockholm
Ander Herrera suggests that adding silverware to the trophy cabinet will mean more than qualifying for the Champions League if Manchester United beat Ajax.
May 20, 19:53
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'No nerves ahead of Europa League final'
Manchester United attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan insists that he is feeling no nerves ahead of next Wednesday's Europa League final.
May 20, 10:00
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Ajax should not be in Europa League'
Jose Mourinho questions UEFA's decision to give unsuccessful Champions League teams, such as Ajax, a second chance by competing in the Europa League.
May 19, 16:32
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Ajax boss Peter Bosz takes fresh swipe at Jose Mourinho
Ajax manager Peter Bosz says that he is not interested in Jose Mourinho's 'fatigue claims' and instead focused only on his own squad.
May 19, 10:56
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's EFL Cup final with Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho vetoes open-training plans 'due to fears of tactics leak'
Manchester United will reportedly go against standard UEFA protocol by declining the chance to host an open training session ahead of next week's Europa League final.
May 18, 17:24
A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017
Ajax boss Peter Bosz criticises Jose Mourinho for moaning about fixtures
Ajax boss Peter Bosz criticises Jose Mourinho for complaining about Manchester United's fixture schedule ahead of the Europa League final.
May 17, 09:49
Manchester United's Timothy Fosu-Mensah in action during the Europa League clash with Zorya Luhansk at Old Trafford at September 29, 2016
Timothy Fosu-Mensah could return for Europa League final
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah could return for the Europa League final with Ajax, according to manager Jose Mourinho.
May 16, 16:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David de Gea to remain on bench for Europa League final
Sergio Romero will start Manchester United's Europa League final clash with Ajax after performing well in all eight knockout-round fixtures
May 12, 16:08
Manchester United's Eric Bailly and Celta Vigo's Facundo Roncaglia come to blows before being sent off in the Europa League semi-final on May 11, 2017
Manchester United staff will not attend Europa League final
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward tells staff that they will not be able to attend the Europa League final later this month.
May 12, 15:21
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