United on a ‘mission’ as Europa League group phase concludes

Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford were among the scorers in United’s 3-0 win against Sheriff Tiraspol last week which left manager Erik ten Hag feeling upbeat. AFPPIX: Manchester United and Arsenal go into the last roll of the Europa League group stage dice seeking wins to ensure fast track entry to the last 16.

“That’s a good signal, a good message, and we can build on that,“ said the Dutchman whose rejuvenated side moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, Rashford rejoicing in his 100th goal for the club. Premier League leaders Arsenal top their group and are on more solid ground than Ten Hag's side, requiring a home win against Zurich or for PSV Eindhoven to stumble at Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt.

“For sure it is important because we have never played this many games after the World Cup,“ the manager said. Four sides -- Real Betis, Union Saint-Gilloise, Freiburg and Ferencvaros -- go into the concluding round of group matches for the continent's second-tier competition assured of their seat at the last 16 table.

Otherwise it's back to the Conference League for the only manager to have enjoyed success in all current UEFA competitions.

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