The former Manchester United defender was caught up in an ugly confrontation between players and supporters prior to a Europa League encounter Patrice Evra was shown a red card prior to Marseille’s Europa League clash with Vitoria Guimaraes after kicking a supporter. The experienced defender was caught up in an ugly confrontation between players and fans prior to the continental encounter in Portugal. During the warm-up, the Marseille squad approached the end of the stadium housing their away following. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane…

It has been suggested that the Gunners are trying to fit too many creative influences into their side, but Arsene Wenger has been urged to keep faith Henrikh Mkhitaryan remains convinced that he and Mesut Ozil can operate in the same Arsenal side despite their similarities. Arsene Wenger has always been fond of creative playmakers, with the Gunners squad having been well-stocked with such performers down the years. They further bolstered those ranks during the January transfer window, with Mkhitaryan acquired in a swap deal which took Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for…

The former Red Devils midfielder posted a tribute after his old club overcame Ajax in Stockholm two days after the terror attack in Manchester Manchester United great David Beckham welcomed his old club’s Europa League triumph as a way of bringing “a little happiness at a difficult time”. Pogba leads Utd to emotional win The build-up to Wednesday’s match was overshadowed by the tragedy of Monday’s terror attack on the Manchester Arena that left 22 victims dead and dozens more injured. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

The midfielder has been linked with a move to Italy as his contract in London winds down to its completion AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso revealed he is a keen admirer of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere ahead of Thursday’s Europa League showdown. Wilshere is out of contract at the end of the season and the Englishman is no closer to extending his time at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealing there has been no progress in negotiations. The 26-year-old – who emerged from Arsenal’s youth ranks in 2008 – has been linked with various clubs, including Milan and Serie A champions Juventus. Article continues below Editors'…

The Serie A side’s boss was asked about his future after the club’s unbeaten run extended to 11 matches across all competitions Gennaro Gattuso said he would like to remain head coach on a permanent basis after guiding AC Milan through to the Europa League round of 16. Gattuso was promoted from his role with the Primavera youth team to take charge of the senior side until the end of the season after Vincenzo Montella was sacked in November. The former Milan midfielder has overseen an upturn in fortunes, with the Italian outfit unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions following Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Ludogorets, which sealed a 4-0 aggregate…

The ex-Real Madrid and Russia boss does not think Jose Mourinho’s side will be strong enough next season to mount a proper bid for the title Former England manager Fabio Capello believes that Manchester United will need to do more than sign Antoine Griezmann if they are to challenge Chelsea for the Premier League title. The Italian, who was in charge of the Three Lions from 2007 to 2012, watched Jose Mourinho’s side lift the Europa League on Wednesday, but was less than impressed with what he saw on the pitch. Mourinho: I’m a nobody at Man Utd Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his…

Touched by the events so close to home, the midfielder had the victims in his heart as he lifted the Europa League trophy Man-of-the-match Ander Herrera dedicated the Europa League trophy to the victims of the Manchester terror attack after Manchester United saw off Ajax in Stockholm. United ensured Champions League qualification with a 2-0 win over Ajax at Friends Arena on Wednesday, but it was a sombre mood pre- and post-match after a suicide bomber took 22 lives at Manchester Arena days earlier. Smalling: Mou ‘over the moon’ Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa…

The Gunners begin their quest for glory in Europe’s second-tier continental competition and they have been handed some interesting opponents Arsenal must travel to Belarus, Germany and Serbia to begin their Europa League campaign after the Gunners were drawn in Group H of the competition. Arsene Wenger’s men will come up against BATE Borisov, Bundesliga outfit Koln and Red Star Belgrade as they prepare to navigate relatively new terrain on the continent. Arsenal 7/1 to win Europa League Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

The Portuguese coach will be suiting up for the 14th showpiece of his managerial career when the Red Devils take on Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday Jose Mourinho goes into the Europa League final with a remarkable record when it comes to winning on the big occasion. The Portuguese has won 11 of his 13 finals so far and, after failing in the Premier League, Manchester United fans will be hoping history repeats itself yet again against Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday. Starting at FC Porto, Mourinho’s first final was coincidentally in the Europa League, then called the UEFA Cup, against Celtic in the first game to use the ‘Silver Goal’…

The Gunners’ European pedigree showed as they eased into an early lead, averting the prospect of a Europa League upset Arsene Wenger felt Arsenal were able to capitalise on early nerves from Ostersunds in a routine 3-0 Europa League win. Ostersunds head coach Graham Potter famously has his squad perform amateur dramatics productions as a means of team building, but they suffered stage fright on the big night at their Jamtkraft Arena. Nacho Monreal’s opener and an own-goal from the unfortunate Sotirios Papagiannopoulos gave Arsenal a 2-0 lead inside 24 minutes and Mesut Ozil’s goal before the hour further smoothed Arsenal’s path towards the last 16. Article continues below Editors' Picks…