The Spain international has been selected ahead of Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, with the club skipper on the subs’ bench Juan Mata and Chris Smalling will start for Manchester United against Ajax in the Europa League final Wednesday in Stockholm, with Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard among the substitutes alongside skipper Wayne Rooney. Rooney started the last three Premier League games of United’s season as Jose Mourinho rested key players, while Smalling and Jones were said to be fighting it out to start alongside Daley Blind at the back with the former winning his manager’s vote. Further up, Lingard doesn’t make the starting XI despite being replaced before half-time…

The Red Devils boss has fumed over hectic scheduling ahead of the Europa League final, but his opposite number does not believe it will be a factor Ajax will feel “no pressure” in their Europa League final against Manchester United, says Peter Bosz, who has also dismissed Jose Mourinho’s concerns over scheduling before the Stockholm clash. United will play their final game of the Premier League season at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday, taking on the Eredivisie side just three days later – much to the annoyance of Mourinho, who has lashed out at English football authorities for not helping his club. The Europa League final will be United’s…

Arsene Wenger makes two enforced changes from the side that won the first leg so convincingly, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Granit Xhaka ruled out Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette are both back in the Arsenal line-up as they take on CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarter-finals. The pair were among those rested for Sunday’s win over Southampton, with Arsene Wenger prioritising success on the continent for the remainder of the campaign. The Gunners hold a 4-1 lead from the first leg as they travel to the Russian capital, but after a week of remarkable comebacks they are leaving nothing to chance. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

The defender went down in a heap unchallenged, and it was later confirmed that he would be out for the tournament in Russia France and Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny will miss the World Cup after suffering a torn Achilles on Thursday.    Less than 10 minutes into his club’s Europa League semi-final second leg at Atletico Madrid, the centre-back went down unchallenged after appearing to lose his footing on the Wanda Metropolitano turf. His discomfort was plain to see, as he grimaced on the floor while clutching his Achilles tendon.  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…

Click:新闻发稿 The visitors had Sime Vrsaljko sent off early on at Arsenal, leaving their head coach to marvel at a 1-1 draw Diego Simeone saluted Atletico Madrid for again finding remarkable reserves of resilience on the European stage in a 1-1 draw at Arsenal. Sime Vrsaljko was dismissed for collecting two bookings inside the opening 10 minutes of the Europa League semi-final fiirst leg at Emirates Stadium, while Simeone was sent to the stands shortly afterwards by referee Clement Turpin. La Liga’s second-place side dug in and only fell behind to an Alexandre Lacazette header after the hour. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…

The Bundesliga side’s head coach counted his blessings following Thursday’s dramatic draw in Italy Peter Stoger conceded Borussia Dortmund were fortunate to overcome Atalanta en route to the Europa League last 16. Dortmund advanced to the next round 4-3 on aggregate thanks to Thursday’s dramatic 1-1 draw with Atalanta in Bergamo. The German side looked set to bow out on away goals following Rafael Toloi’s 11th-minute opener until substitute and captain Marcel Schmelzer equalised with seven minutes remaining. 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 Magnificent…

The side’s 1-0 win over Ruzomberok in the Europa League left the forward glad to get his competitive return out of the way Everton forward Wayne Rooney is ready to focus on his football after making his competitive return for the club against Ruzomberok in the Europa League on Thursday. Rooney played the full 90 minutes, but struggled to find space up front before dropping into a deeper role following the introduction of Sandro Ramirez in the second half. Everton 80/1 to win the league 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…

David Neres was stunned that the Manchester United captain spoke to him after his side’s Europa League final defeat to Jose Mourinho’s men Ajax midfielder David Neres has expressed his utter delight at Wayne Rooney recognising him during the Europa League final! Man Utd & Milan battle for Morata The Eredivisie giants were defeated in the showpiece in Sweden, as goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Jose Mourinho’s side a 2-0 victory. 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 takes centre stage as league…

The England youth international is a doubt for his side’s Europa League tie with Atalanta due to an ankle ligament injury suffered against Cologne Borussia Dortmund youngster Jadon Sancho is expected to be out for “several weeks” after suffering ankle ligament damage in Friday’s 3-2 win at Cologne. Sancho featured as a substitute in Dortmund’s 3-2 victory at the RheinEnergie Stadion, replacing Christian Pulisic with 18 minutes to go and playing a key part in Andre Schurrle’s winner, brilliantly springing the counterattack which brought about the goal. The win moved Dortmund into fourth in the Bundesliga table after Matchday 21.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi…

The 28-year-old featured for just 15 minutes against Bournemouth after playing twice for Chile, leading to claims he is out of shape Arsene Wenger has dismissed claims that Alexis Sanchez has returned to Arsenal overweight and insists he is fully committed to the Gunners despite his failed move to Manchester City. Towards the end of a transfer window full of speculation, the Chile star came close to a move to Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side agreed a £60 million fee with Arsenal, but the north London club’s inability to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco put an end to the deal. Arsenal 7/1 to win Europa League Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on…