Europa League | Round of 16
Mar 9, 2017 at 6pm UK
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Reaction
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Jose Mourinho: 'Europa League tie is still open'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho warns his side to expect a "difficult" second leg when they welcome Rostov to Old Trafford following a 1-1 draw in Russia.
Mar 9, 22:26
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Jose Mourinho: 'It was a very good performance'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that it was "impossible" for his side to play any better during their 1-1 draw with Rostov in the Europa League.
Mar 9, 20:33
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan criticises "awful" Rostov pitch
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the state of the Rostov pitch had an adverse effect on the quality of their Europa League last-16 first leg.
Mar 9, 20:22
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United claim a 1-1 draw away at Rostov in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Europa League.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Rostov in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Europa League.
Team News
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes seven changes to his starting XI ahead of their Europa League last-16 first leg at Russian side Rostov.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League last 16 first leg between Rostov and Manchester United at the Olimp-2 Stadium.
Form Guide
Build-up
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UEFA gives green light for Rostov, Manchester United clash to go ahead
UEFA confirms that Rostov's Europa League last-16 tie with Manchester United will go ahead as planned after the pitch passed an inspection on Wednesday evening.
Mar 8, 19:38
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Marcus Rashford sets sights on Europa League success
Marcus Rashford insists that Manchester United will travel to Rostov with just one thing in mind - winning the match and taking another step towards European glory.
Mar 8, 14:58
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Daley Blind: 'Manchester United cannot use Rostov pitch as excuse'
Manchester United defender Daley Blind warns his teammates that they must remain focused if they are to overcome the elements and pick up victory in Rostov.
Mar 8, 14:10
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Rostov boss: 'Pitch will be a problem for Manchester United'
Ivan Daniliants understands Jose Mourinho's frustrations over the poor quality of the playing surface at Rostov's Olimp-2 home.
Mar 8, 13:13
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Mourinho quiet on Ibrahimovic ban, but confirms striker will play against Rostov
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play against Rostov in the Europa League on Thursday, but will not comment on his ban.
Mar 8, 11:21
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho fuming over state of Rostov pitch
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho slams UEFA over the state of the pitch ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Rostov in Russia.
Mar 8, 10:58
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Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw out of Manchester United's Europa League trip to Rostov
Manchester United pair Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw will not feature in the first leg of the Europa League last-16 tie with Rostov.
Mar 7, 14:09
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Manchester United to fund Russian visas for fans
Manchester United pledge to cover the cost of visas for any fans travelling to the side's Europa League tie with Russian side Rostov next week.
Mar 1, 13:59