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'Manchester United know how to win trophies, Tottenham Hotspur don't' - Paul Scholes on UEFA Europa League final

Updated 08/05/2025 at 23:30 GMT+1

TNT Sports expert Paul Scholes has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur do not know how to win trophies after the north Londoners reached the UEFA Europa League final. They did so with a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic Circle, and they will face Scholes' former club Manchester United in Bilbao after United beat Athletic Club 4-1 on the night at Old Trafford, with Mason Mount scoring twice.

Highlights: Man Utd crush Athletic to march into final in style

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"Manchester United know how to win trophies. Tottenham don’t."

That's the view of Paul Scholes as the former United midfielder looked ahead to their looming showdown in the UEFA Europa League final.

Spurs sealed their place in the showpiece in Bilbao with a 5-1 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro in the second leg.

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United thumped Athletic Club 7-1 on aggregate as Mason Mount played a starring role off the bench in the second leg at Old Trafford, scoring twice.

Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were also on the scoresheet as the hosts came from a goal down to reach the final in style.

Managers Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou both reached their first European finals with victory, but Scholes feels that United have the edge due to their history.

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"They both need it," Scholes said on TNT Sports.

"They both want to win. Manchester United’s history tells me that they will win it. They know how to win trophies. Tottenham don’t. It’s that experience, the size of the club, and the history of the club that will get them over the line.

"I really like Ange, he’s really good and he’s got a really good team, but I just favour Manchester United."

The final has extra spice with the winners guaranteed a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Highlights: Solanke and Porro send Spurs to Bilbao

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Scholes' ex-team-mate at United and fellow TNT Sports pundit Owen Hargreaves agreed with his assessment.

"It’s going to be fascinating. For Ange, a European trophy: Champions League football. So much at stake for everyone," he said.

"But if United can win a trophy in a down season, it tells you what this club is all about. Momentum is with United, with the energy around the club at the moment."

Both sides have had dismal seasons in the Premier League, with United and Spurs mired in 15th and 16th respectively.

However, a major European trophy would do no harm in salvaging their seasons.

The final will take place in Bilbao on May 26, and you can watch it live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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James Maddison: Tottenham Hotspur star to miss remainder of Premier League and UEFA Europa League season with knee injury - 'Really disappointing'

Published 07/05/2025 at 18:42 GMT+1

James Maddison has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after picking up a knee ligament injury in the club's UEFA Europa League victory against Bodo/Glimt. Ange Postecoglou's side are chasing a spot in the Europa League final, while playing in the Premier League to avoid their worst top-flight finish in 48 years. Maddison is set to miss the Europa League final, should Spurs advance.

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Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to reach the UEFA Europa League final, but they will have to do so without key player James Maddison.

The midfielder, as confirmed by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, has been ruled out of action for the rest of the season after he picked up a knee ligament injury in Spurs' UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg against Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham put one foot in the final with a 3-1 home victory, but still have work to do in the return leg on Thursday - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Maddison netted the second goal in north London but was forced off in the 65th minute, and is set to miss the second leg, as well as the final in Bilbao, should Tottenham progress.

"Unfortunately Madders last week hurt his knee and it looks like he's got an issue there," Postecoglou explained.

"That'll keep him out for the rest of the season which is disappointing... disappointing for him, more than anything because he's been important for us, particularly this latter part of the year and particularly in Europe - he's been a catalyst for a lot of our good stuff.

"It's really disappointing for him but it has been a constant of our season to deal with things like this and it's just another one we need to overcome."

After Spurs' draw against West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, Postecoglou admitted things were "not looking promising" for the England ace.

Highlights: Early goals help Spurs to crucial first-leg victory over Bodo/Glimt

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And in what has been a turbulent season for the club, who currently languish in 16th place in the table, it is yet another injury blow as they chase their first piece of silverware since 2008.

Maddison has been a key provider in front of goal, scoring 12 times this season and assisting 11.

Seven of those goal contributions have come in 11 games in the Europa League, with the 28-year-old providing across every stage of the competition.

He scored against Hoffenheim in a crucial 3-2 league phase victory, and struck against AZ Alkmaar to help overturn a last 16 first-leg deficit, before grabbing his semi-final goal against Bodo/Glimt.

Outside of Europe, Tottenham have three games to push themselves up the table and avoid their worst top-flight finish since 1977.

They take on Crystal Palace at home, before travelling to Aston Villa and then wrap up a forgettable Premier League campaign in north London as Brighton & Hove Albion visit.

Postecoglou will hope for one more fixture to be added within that time frame, though, with a potential Europa League final within touching distance.

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Tottenham will travel to take on Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, May 8, at the Aspmyra Stadion, with the game live on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.

The game kicks off at 20:00 UK time, with TNT Sports coverage starting at 19:00.

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Updated 06/05/2025 at 11:43 GMT+1

The Premier League has agreed to a request from Tottenham Hotspur to have their match against Aston Villa moved, in light of Spurs being in the driving seat to make the UEFA Europa League final. The match has been brought forward from Sunday, May 18, to Friday, May 16, with the Europa League final held on Wednesday, May 21. Tottenham beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the opening leg of their semi-final.

Highlights: Early goals help Spurs to crucial first-leg victory over Bodo/Glimt

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Tottenham Hotspur’s request to have their Premier League match against Aston Villa moved forward has been granted.

The match was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 18 at 14:15 UK time, but will now be played two days before, on Friday, May 16 at 19:30.

Totteham made the request in light of the possibility that they would be playing in the UEFA Europa League final the following Wednesday.

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Spurs lead Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg of their semi-final, with the second leg due to be played this Thursday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

If they make the final, Spurs will have four full days off between matches, as opposed to two.

Villa objected to the move, given that it is set to be their final home match of the season and will no longer be played in a family-friendly afternoon slot.

There is no precedent to move Premier League matches to allow rest for European competitions.

Villa themselves played eight times in April across three competitions, at one point having just two days off between playing Preston North End in the FA Cup and then Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, before playing again after another two days off.

Villa are also chasing European football for next season - they sit seventh in the table, one point behind Nottingham Forest. Therefore, league results are of huge importance, whereas for Spurs, winning the Europa League title is their only realistic route into Europe for next season.

If Tottenham do make the final of the Europa League, they could play Manchester United, who also won the first leg of their semi-final against Athletic Club.

Man Utd lead 3-0 going into the second leg, which is also played this Thursday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

If both English clubs make the final, they will now have the same amount of time to prepare.

Man Utd are due to play Chelsea on Friday, May 16 at 20:15, the same night as the rescheduled Villa and Tottenham clash.

The Europa League final is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21 at 20:00 at San Mames in Bilbao, Spain.

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Published 05/05/2025 at 11:42 GMT+1

Arsene Wenger disagrees with the decision to allow the UEFA Europa League winners to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, which offers Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur a route back into Europe's premier cup competition. A potential all-English Europa League final would have plenty at stake, and Wenger feels that winning the final should not be enough to secure Champions League football.

Highlights: Fernandes and Man Utd silence San Mames with three-goal first half blitz

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Arsene Wenger criticised the way in which UEFA Europa League winners seal automatic UEFA Champions League qualification, regardless of their league position.

Both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could see their dismal domestic campaigns salvaged by victory in Europe’s secondary cup competition, with the teams sitting 15th and 16th, respectively, in the Premier League.

United and Spurs hold healthy semi-final first-leg leads following 3-0 and 3-1 wins over Athletic Club and Bodo/Glimt, respectively, meaning we are on course for a huge winner-takes-all clash in Bilbao on May 21.

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However, Wenger feels that already having five teams in Europe’s biggest cup competition next is enough.

When asked if it was "right" for Europa League winners to qualify for the Champions League, he told BeIN Sports: "No - they should qualify automatically for the Europa League again, but not necessarily for the Champions League.

"Especially when you're in the Premier League where already five teams qualify. I think it's something [for UEFA] to think about and to review.

"On the other hand, people will tell you that to keep the Europa League focused, interesting and motivated, you need to give them that prize [of qualifying for the Champions League]."

The former Arsenal manager explained how having more Premier League teams qualifying for Europe will dilute the quality of England’s top flight, and make the Champions League less competitive.

"With more teams now qualifying for Europe, the gulf inside the league will become even bigger."

When asked if it was a positive move allowing more teams from the same league to qualify for Europe, he continued: "I don’t believe so.

"It will make the difference between the top teams in England and the rest of Europe even bigger, because you would say only a few teams now can compete with the Premier League teams in the Champions League.

"It can be Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and then, financially, you're already at the end basically."

Highlights: Early goals help Spurs to crucial first-leg victory over Bodo/Glimt

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This would not be the first time that United may benefit from qualifying for the Champions League via the Europa League, after winning the competition in 2016/17 after finishing sixth in the Premier League.

No team has finished lower than 12th in their domestic league since the competition was rebranded in 2009.

Sevilla secured a 12th-place finish in the 2022/23 La Liga campaign, allowing them to play in the Champions League the following season.

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How to watch Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham Hotspur in UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg on TV via TNT Sports and live stream via discovery+

Updated 04/05/2025 at 13:53 GMT+1

Tottenham Hotspur will look to keep their hopes of a first major trophy since 2008 alive as they travel to take on Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final. Ange Postecoglou's men have a 3-1 lead following the first leg, but they make the trip to Norway aware of their opponents' formidable home form this season. Here is how you can catch every second of the action.

Highlights: Early goals help Spurs to crucial first-leg victory over Bodo/Glimt

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Tottenham will aim to seal their spot in the UEFA Europa League final on Thursday as they travel to Norway to face Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their last-four tie.

Ange Postecoglou's side hold a 3-1 advantage following the first leg in north London, thanks to goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.

The visitors reduced the deficit to two through Ulrik Saltnes’ deflected strike late on, and they will be confident of turning things around, having already beaten Porto, Besiktas, Olympiacos and Lazio on their artificial home turf this season.

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In fact, the Norwegian side defeated all but one of their 10 Europa League opponents at home this season, with only Qarabag earning a win there back in November.

With Spurs unable to achieve European qualification via the Premier League, they are relying on Europe's second-tier competition to end a disappointing season on a high, with what would be their first major trophy since their League Cup win in 2008.

Should they reach the final at Bilbao's San Mames Stadium, they are likely to take on Manchester United, who have just tasted victory in the same ground, beating Athletic Club 3-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

Along with the silverware, at stake for the winner of the competition is a valuable spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Spurs continue to struggle domestically, but with an impressive victory over two legs against Frankfurt in the quarter-finals before their first-leg triumph over Glimt, they appear to have found form at the right time on the continent.

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When is Bodo/Glimt v Spurs?

Tottenham will travel to take on Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, May 8, at the Aspmyra Stadion, with the game live on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.

The game kicks off at 20:00 UK time, with TNT Sports coverage starting at 19:00.

How to watch Bodo/Glimt v Spurs?

TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms, offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), and up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.

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How do I watch UEFA Europa League live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?

The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.

You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

How many UEFA Europa League games are on TNT Sports?

TNT Sports offers more than 185 UEFA Champions League matches, as well as every UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League fixture.

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Which UEFA Europa League matches are on TNT Sports?

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How to watch Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt in UEFA Europa League semi-finals on TV via TNT Sports and live stream via discovery+

Published 28/04/2025 at 16:24 GMT+1

Tottenham Hotspur's rollercoaster of a season will see another key turn this week when they face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League. The clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is must-win for Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, but it is also a huge occasion for his side's Norwegian opponents. Here is how you can catch every second of the action.

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It has been a tough season for Tottenham Hotspur fans, but they could end it on a high if they beat Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Spurs reached this stage of the competition in dramatic fashion, edging a closely-fought quarter-final against German club Eintracht Frankfurt.

However, to book their place in the final they will have to overcome one of the surprise packages of this season's UEFA Europa League, Bodo/Glimt.

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Few would have expected the Norwegian club to reach the semi-finals, but they recorded a historic victory over Lazio in the quarter-finals and now have a date with destiny.

The first leg will be key to both clubs, and with that in mind, here is how you can catch every second of the action.

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When is Spurs v Bodo/Glimt?

Tottenham will take on Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, May 1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the game live on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.

The game kicks off at 20:00 UK time, with TNT Sports coverage starting at 19:00.

How to watch Spurs v Bodo/Glimt

TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms, offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), and up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.

You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

To find out where your local establishments showing TNT Sports are, use our Pub Finder tool.

How do I watch UEFA Europa League live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?

The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.

You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

How many UEFA Europa League games are on TNT Sports?

TNT Sports offers more than 185 UEFA Champions League matches, as well as every UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League fixture.

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Which UEFA Europa League matches are on TNT Sports?

For the latest information on which football matches are on TNT Sports, click here.

And for the full UEFA Champions League schedule, click here.

What is the TNT Sports app?

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