Red Devils Take On PAOK: Live Updates From Old Trafford
It's a big night at Old Trafford as Manchester United face off against Greek giants PAOK in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32! The Red Devils are looking to bounce back from their disappointing weekend loss to Newcastle and secure a comfortable lead heading into the second leg.
Kick-off is at 8:00 PM GMT (3:00 PM ET) and we'll be bringing you all the live updates, goal alerts, and reactions right here.
Team News:
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opted for a strong starting lineup, with the likes of Pogba, Rashford, and Martial all included.
- PAOK, on the other hand, will be looking to upset the odds and pull off a surprise win.
First Half:
- 5': United start brightly, dominating possession and creating chances early on! Pogba almost finds the back of the net with a long-range effort.
- 15': PAOK are struggling to get into the game, but they're defending resolutely. United are pressing high, making it difficult for the visitors to get out of their own half.
- 20': GOAL! Rashford opens the scoring for United! A beautiful cross from Shaw finds Rashford unmarked in the box and he calmly slots it past the PAOK keeper.
- 35': United continue to press, but PAOK are managing to hold them at bay. The Red Devils are looking dangerous on the counter-attack though.
Half-Time:
- It's a comfortable lead for United at the break, with Rashford's goal the difference. The Red Devils have been the dominant side, but they haven't been able to find a second goal.
Second Half:
- 50': The second half starts at a similar pace, with United continuing to dominate possession.
- 60': GOAL! Martial doubles United's lead! A quick counter-attack sees Pogba find Martial in the box, and he finishes with a clinical strike.
- 70': PAOK are starting to push forward in search of a goal. The Red Devils are looking a bit tired now, but they're still holding onto their lead.
- 80': GOAL! PAOK pull one back! A stunning free-kick from the edge of the box leaves De Gea with no chance.
Full-Time:
- It's a tense finish, but Manchester United secure a vital 2-1 win over PAOK. The Red Devils are in a good position heading into the second leg, but they'll need to be wary of the Greek side's fighting spirit.
Post-Match Thoughts:
- It wasn't a perfect performance from United, but it was a vital win nonetheless. Solskjaer will be pleased with the clean sheet and the two goals scored.
- PAOK showed that they can be a dangerous team, and they will be looking to turn things around in the second leg.
Stay tuned for more coverage and reaction to the game!