A Europa League final with Ajax offers Manchester United and their Spanish midfielder the chance to re-join the Champions League Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is excited by the prospect of securing a “double bonus” against Ajax in Stockholm on Wednesday – a piece of silverware and a direct route back into the glamour of the Champions League.  The Dutch giants stand in the way of Jose Mourinho’s men and a place in club football’s elite competition, with the winners of the Europa League final guaranteed a spot in next season’s Champions League.  United fell short of qualifying via a top-four Premier League finish – a 69-point haul leaving them…

Antoine Griezmann won praise from his manager after starring in a 4-1 comeback win away to Copenhagen Diego Simeone was satisfied to see Atletico Madrid come from behind to build a 4-1 lead away to Copenhagen in the first leg of their last-32 Europa League tie. Viktor Fischer gave the Danish champions a shock advantage in the 15th minute, but it was a short-lived lead as Antoine Griezmann soon crossed for Saul Niguez to head home. Griezmann was influential throughout and he combined in stunning fashion with Lucas Hernandez to set up Kevin Gameiro before the break, before extending Atletico’s lead himself after the interval. Article continues below Editors' Picks…

The Portuguese has become the first manager ever to win both the Champions League and the Europa League more than once in his managerial career Jose Mourinho has made history by becoming the first manager to win both the Champions League and the Europa League more than once. Pogba leads Man Utd to emotional Europa League triumph Manchester United defeated Ajax 2-0 in Sweden on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, meaning Mourinho has officially made history. 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 club’s former defender feels the Stockholm tie with Ajax will not carry the same importance following the suicide bombing in Manchester Phil Neville feels the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba will find the Europa League final particularly difficult after the attack in Manchester. Proof Pogba has not flopped at Utd On Monday, a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured 64 at Manchester Arena following a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande. 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…

A poll by members of the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust on the future of a long-serving manager has resulted in a landslide calling for his departure An overwhelming majority of voters in an Arsenal Supporters’ Trust poll have called for long-serving manager Arsene Wenger to leave the club at the end of the season. Following a run of four consecutive defeats across three competitions for the Gunners, 88 per cent of AST members at a meeting on Monday called for Wenger’s tenure to end when his position is reviewed after the current campaign. Seven per cent of members voted for Wenger to stay, with five per cent undecided. Article continues below…

The Argentine is one of a number of coaches being linked with taking over at the Emirates Stadium but insists he has heard nothing from the Gunners Diego Simeone has not spoken to Arsenal about the prospect of replacing Arsene Wenger and insists he is happy at Atletico Madrid as the sides prepare for a keenly anticipated Europa League semi-final. Wenger announced last Friday he would end a 22-year tenure as Arsenal manager and Simeone has been viewed as one of many names in the frame for the Emirates Stadium post. But speaking at a pre-match news conference, the Argentine maintained such a move was not on the agenda and added…

Ajax crumbled in Stockholm against Manchester United, but they have nothing to be ashamed of given the difference in resources and experience COMMENT They promised so much on their journey to a first European final in 21 years, but Ajax fell flat when it came to the decisive clash against Manchester United in Stockholm on Wednesday. Pogba leads United to emotional Europa League triumph After a nervy opening for the Amsterdammers, Paul Pogba’s strike all but sealed the ending of their exciting campaign just 18 minutes in. In awe of their opponents, Ajax just could not settle at the Friends Arena. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…

The Armenian has bounced back from a knee problem and features in the Gunners’ Europa League match-day squad, albeit as a substitute Henrikh Mkhitaryan is back for Arsenal but only claims a place on the bench for the Gunners’ Europa League decider against Atletico Madrid. The Armenia international suffered a knee injury during the weekend defeat at Manchester United, having scored Arsenal’s only goal in a 2-1 reverse.  And while he has been passed fit to play, he will begin the match as a substitute as Arsene Wenger decided not to risk the former United star in the semi-final second leg.  “It’s not the best moment to explain the why of…

Click:vanilla gifts The Bundesliga side’s boss refused to be drawn into speaking on the crowd chaos which forced kick-off to be delayed Cologne head coach Peter Stoger offered “no comment” after crowd issues marred Thursday’s Europa League clash against Arsenal. Stoger’s Cologne suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal following a one-hour delay to kick-off at the Emirates Stadium due to crowd congestion in London. Koln 10/1 to win at Dortmund 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 Mane takes centre stage as league leaders…

The Germany star created both goals as the Gunners put in a high intensity, committed performance to produce a crucial result at San Siro Disciplined, composed and exciting to watch on the counter attack, Arsenal’s performance against AC Milan was long overdue. The Gunners showed in Italy that manager Arsene Wenger certainly has not lost the dressing room after a dismal few weeks which have included defeats to Ostersunds FK, Manchester City – twice – and Brighton. And at the centre of everything positive for Arsenal was Mesut Ozil, who reminded the watching public why he remains the best ‘No.10’ and playmaker in world football. Arsenal were particularly adept at controlling…