Manchester United close on Europa League last 16
- Published: 23/02/2012 at 02:32 PM
- Online news: Sports
Manchester United's march towards the latter stages of the Europa League looks set to continue on Thursday when they line up against Ajax at Old Trafford leading 2-0 from the first leg in the round of 32.
Manchester United's Ashley Young (R) and Tom Cleverley during the Europa League match against Ajax on February 16. United's march towards the latter stages of the Europa League looks set to continue on Thursday when they line up against Ajax leading 2-0 from the first leg in the round of 32.
United's exit from the Champions League following a 2-1 defeat at FC Basel in December was a huge shock to the club's fans and came barely seven months after defeat by Barcelona in the final of Europe's premier club competition.
This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.
About the author
- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
Latest stories in this category:
- Ashour to defend Australian Open squash crown
- Horwill and Beale ruled out of Wallabies' Tests
- Barrichello pleased with Indy 500 auto race debut
- Johnson edges Dufner to win at PGA Colonial
- PGA champion Donald tips Rose for US Open success
- Djokovic, Federer open Roland Garros bids
- Scotland's Franchitti wins 96th Indy 500
- Bisla powers Kolkata to maiden IPL title
