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Man United will be eyeing their first European trophy since 2017 when they face Tottenham Hotspur in Wednesday night's Europa League final.

Leny Yoro has been named in Manchester United's starting line-up for tonight's Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur at the San Mames Stadium.

Yoro was originally a doubt for the final after being forced off with a foot injury in United's 2-0 defeat to West Ham United at Old Trafford just over a week ago.

However, he trained at Carrington yesterday morning and was later included in United's 26-man travelling squad, suggesting he would be involved in the matchday squad in some capacity.

He looks set to start on the right of United's back-three, joining forces with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw. Noussair Mazraoui and Patrick Dorgu have been selected to fill the two wing-back positions.

Elsewhere, Mason Mount has been awarded his first Europa League start since United's 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford back in November.

His inclusion in the starting XI has come at the expense of Alejandro Garnacho, who will start on the bench. Mount, along with Amad, will support Rasmus Hojlund up front.

Elsewhere, captain Bruno Fernandes will operate from midfield, tasked with operating alongside Casemiro. Manuel Ugarte has had to settle for a place on the bench.

Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee, who have both returned from injury, will also start on the bench.

United starting XI: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Amad, Mount; Hojlund.

United substitutes: Bayindir, Dalot, Evans, Heaven, Lindelof, Amass, Ugarte, Eriksen, Collyer, Mainoo, Garnacho, Zirkzee.

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Manchester United's 2024/25 season will be defined by what happens in Bilbao on Wednesday evening when they take on Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

United's season will not be rescued by winning the second-tier European trophy but when we look back on this season in ten year's time, the result of this final will be remembered, not the torment of the Premier League. A spot in the next edition of the Champions League will be a huge achievement for Ruben Amorim considering the struggles he has had to navigate in just a short space of time.

The main issue has been the squad he has inherited. This team was underperforming in the system it was built for - it was only going to get worse with an unfamiliar new tactic.

Despite that, this squad has managed to rally on numerous occasions in the Europa League and it now stands on the edge of glory. Throughout this European campaign, it is fair to suggest that United have benefited from the element of surprise.

Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad were not ready for the onslaught they received at the hands of United while the Lyon outcome remains a mystery to all those who witnessed it. Against Spurs, that surprise factor is mostly eradicated.

This will be the fourth meeting between these two clubs this campaign and Tottenham have had United's number in all of the three previous fixtures. But while Spurs may feel they know what to expect from the Reds, Amorim is able to call on a secret weapon that nobody expected to be available to him - Joshua Zirkzee.

The Dutchman has had a tumultuous season for United and at times it seemed like the club was a step too far for him. However, he has dug deep since the turn of the year and suddenly became a player who Amorim could rely upon in big games.

He scored against Real Sociedad and Lyon in the Europa League and has improved enormously now he is utilised in the No.10 role. Zirkzee's injury away at Newcastle looked to have ended his campaign altogether and yet, a miraculous recovery has made him an option for Amorim tonight.

If he was to pop up with an important goal to cap off the season, it would be the perfect turnaround for the Dutchman and should provide him with huge confidence heading into the 2025/26 campaign. On December 30 he was at his lowest ebb after being jeered off the pitch.

Recent weeks have seen Zirkzee linked with a summer move away from the club but, in Bilbao, he could save his Old Trafford career.

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What channel is Man United vs Tottenham on - how to watch, live stream details, kick-off time

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.

Manchester United are a few hours away from, potentially, lifting Europa League silverware against Tottenham with one eye on the Champions League reward that would come with such success.

United beat Ajax to win the same competition in 2017 under Jose Mourinho with goals coming from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan - and they will be aiming to replicate that success this time around.

It's been an underwhelming domestic season for both clubs, but lifting the trophy would secure a place in next season's Champions League.

Heading into the clash, United remain the only unbeaten team in the competition - although Spurs have won all three meetings between the sides this season.

Here, we take a closer look at how you can follow tonight's action;

What time does Man United vs Tottenham kick-off?

The game at the San Mames Stadium will kick-off at 8pm on Wednesday, May 21.

Is Man United vs Tottenham being shown live on TV?

Yes, tonight's match has been selected for live broadcast in the UK - being shown on both TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Discovery+ customers will also be able to stream the game via the Discovery+ website and app.

Radio commentary of the game will be available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio Five Live.

The Manchester Evening News will also be in attendance in Bilbao to bring you all the build-up, action and post-match reaction. Our match live blog is available, here.

How can I watch the Europa League final overseas?

If you are in the USA, the match will be available to watch on Paramount+ and fuboTV, while in Canada it will be broadcast on DAZN Canada.

Over in Australia, it will air on Stan Sport, while Sport TV 5 holds the rights in Portugal. In Brazil, the match will be shown on Band.

You can find all the information for other countries, here.

How can I watch Man United vs Tottenham highlights?

The match highlights will be available on the TNT Sports website, as well as United's YouTube channel.

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Tottenham and Man United go head-to-head in the Europa League final this evening, so we simulated the clash to predict the final score.

Manchester United have the chance to save their season this evening when they take on Tottenham in the Europa League final.

After an awful Premier League campaign that sees United enter the final weekend of the season in 16th place, Ruben Amorim's side have the chance to win a trophy and guarantee a spot in the Champions League with a win against Spurs tonight.

A 7-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals saw Amorim's side book their spot in the final, while Spurs beat Bodo/Glimt to make it an all-English final. United have failed to beat Spurs in their last six meetings, with Ange Postecoglou's side winning 1-0 and 3-0 in the Premier League this season while also beating United 4-3 in the Carabao Cup.

So, could United win the Europa League in Bilbao tonight? Let's take a look...

We simulated Tottenham vs Man United to get a score prediction

To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 25 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.

We predict that Spurs could line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Johnson, Bentancur, Bissouma, Son; Solanke, Richarlison.

We predict that United could line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Shaw; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Amad, Fernandes; Hojlund.

Just three minutes in, United were handed the worst start possible in Bilbao, with Rodrigo Bentancur rising highest at the front post to flick a corner past Andre Onana and put Spurs a goal ahead early on. The early strike seemed to hand the Lilywhites a big confidence boost, and 28 minutes in they grabbed themselves a second, with United yet to get going.

A long ball forward from Micky van de Ven picked out Richarlison on the left, and after cutting inside, the Brazilian threaded a wonderful pass through the United defence for Brennan Johnson to chase. The winger pulled away from Luke Shaw to meet the ball, and a devastating finish on his right foot saw the winger drill his shot into the top corner to make it 2-0.

Amorim's side should've pulled a goal back before the break when an error at the back saw Cristian Romero gift possession to Rasmus Hojlund, but one-on-one, the striker showed no conviction as he fired his shot straight at Guglielmo Vicario. Spurs dominated the first 20 minutes of the second half as they looked to put the game out of sight, but one big chance at the other end allowed Amorim's side to find a way back into the game.

Substitute Mason Mount earned United a corner when he tried his luck with a shot from distance, but great reflexes from the 'keeper saw his shot parried over the crossbar and behind. Harry Maguire forced Vicario into another save from the resulting set-piece with a header from deep in the box, but Shaw was the quickest to react as he prodded home the rebound to halve the deficit.

As the game went on, United started to become more desperate in attack, and Amorim's side had another glorious chance to draw level in the 88th minute when Amad broke through the Spurs defence and into the box, but Vicario made another incredible save to deny the forward.

The Spurs goalkeeper had the game of his life, and he was the difference as United fell to defeat in the Europa League final.

EA FC 25 predicted final score: Tottenham 2-1 Man United

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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face off in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening

Manchester United will don a slightly altered strip for the upcoming Europa League final, where they face fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on Wednesday evening.

Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou are set to lock horns in a bid for silverware after challenging seasons, with the additional prize of a Champions League spot next term also at stake. Both teams have set foot in Spain in anticipation of Wednesday night's clash.

Yet, when United step onto the San Mames pitch, their players will be wearing black shorts in lieu of the usual white, paired with their iconic red shirts and black socks.

This change has been necessitated by Spurs' longstanding European tradition. The club from North London has donned an all-white getup in Europe since 1961, a custom established by then-manager Bill Nicholson.

As the 'home' team for the finale, Tottenham's kit preference holds sway over that of United's. Spurs' choice to wear all-white dates back over 60 years, initiated by Nicholson to aid player visibility in poorly lit stadiums, reports the Mirror.

The tradition commenced during an away match against Polish team Gornik. "We just turned up in the dressing room for the game and there was the all-white kit," recollected former Spurs winger Cliff Jones.

"No-one said anything; nothing was said to us. We just focused on the game coming up."

Ricky George, who was an apprentice at the time, reflected: "The all-white kit was for visibility. It was Bill Nick's way of looking for those marginal gains. Those nights at White Hart Lane, under the lights, were just very special.

"We loved playing in all-white," Jones commented. "I honestly cannot say for certain it made any difference in making us see each other better under the floodlights, but we did love playing in it. European nights we felt fresher, the air was different."

United's choice to tweak their kit isn't unprecedented this season; they donned black shorts for their away fixture against Real Sociedad in March, a match that concluded with a 1-1 draw following strikes from Joshua Zirkzee and Mikel Oyarzabal.

Yet, they reverted to their classic white shorts for the return leg at Old Trafford, where the Red Devils triumphed 4-1, buoyed by a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick. Regardless of their attire, United are eager to claim victory in the final and secure their spot in next season's Champions League.

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Roy Keane makes sharp U-turn in Man United vs Tottenham Europa League final prediction

The latest Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim's side take on Tottenham in the final in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday night.

Both Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp have made their predictions for the Europa League final as Manchester United gear up to face United in a crucial match.

Both teams have had a poor season in the Premier League with United sitting in 16th and Spurs in 17th place in the table. But the two sides have the chance to be playing Champions League football next season.

The winning team won’t only lift European silverware this season but will have the chance to play in the prime European competition in the 2025/26 campaign.

Speaking on Sky Sports on Friday night following United’s loss against Chelsea, Keane has backed his former club to edge the contest, and has picked out who could be the difference maker.

“You still have to fancy United. I still think someone like Bruno [Fernandes] will produce, the history of Manchester United…” he said.

When asked by presenter David Jones what history has to do with the game, he added: “I think it carries a little bit of weight. If you look at our league performance there's not a lot between them, they've both been desperate.

“I just think, come the crunch, come the final, United's history in finals and even winning a few cups in the last few years you'd like to think they have a bit more knowledge around the big game more than Spurs. I'm not confident and saying Man United are going to win I just think that might edge it for them and I just think somebody like Bruno can produce that bit of magic.”

Keane’s prediction that Fernandes could be the match-winner is somewhat of a U-turn following his criticism of the United captain so far this season. The former midfielder has questioned Fernandes’ leadership on more than one occasion.

Fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp was less willing to make a prediction for the game. He did however speak about Tottenham and the chance to win their first silverware in several years.

“I would say if Kulu [Dejan Kuluveski] was playing then for sure. He's a massive blow for them [Tottenham],” he said.

“I wouldn't say there's a great deal between them. It feels like a 50-50 game to me this one. You can turn around and say you can have more players getting in one team or the other.

“I feel, for Tottenham, this is a chance to change the narrative, change the history of the club. If they win a cup this year it will end up being - we will forget about that league position, it will be irrelevant, because all of the celebration will be off the back of that.”

When asked by Keane who would win the game, and tournament, Redknapp said: “I haven't got a clue. Be honest, how can you call this game?

Keane then reiterated his thoughts, saying: “I think United will edge it.” To which Redknapp replied: “I wouldn't back Man United after watching them tonight.”

Both pundits were then asked which manager edges it. “Again, there's not much in it. There's not much in it,” Keane said.

Redknapp then added: I've listened Ruben this last six or eight weeks having a go at his team, I dread to think what he'll say if they lose this one.”

Again reiterating his prediction, Kenane says: “I think Bruno will produce something. I just think Bruno will turn up.” To which Redknapp added: “Oh alright you go United, I'll go Tottenham then.”

United should make huge Hojlund call this evening

United have some genuine dilemmas. Yoro's availability is significant and Noussair Mazraoui merits a start. It should be a point of principle not to start Luke Shaw when he has lined up four times within three weeks on the eve of a final. Ideally, United would not play Rasmus Hojlund. We know he will start but he shouldn't. United won a trophy last season because Hojlund was taken out of the team for the FA Cup final and Bruno Fernandes would be an upgrade. You can play Fernandes anywhere and he will have an impact. United need to balance pragmatism with proactivism and not have the starting XI overloaded with defensive players.

Samuel Luckhurst's United XI:

United and Tottenham fans clash in San Sebastian

United and Spurs clashed last night in San Sebastian, 48 miles away from Bilbao, on the eve of the Europa League final.

Spanish publication El Diario Vasco report the disturbances began around 9:20pm.

Their report read:

According to witness accounts and videos shared by residents, the incidents began with shouts and insults between groups of fans. The situation quickly escalated when one of the individuals punched another, causing the other to fall to the ground. Several fans subsequently began throwing objects taken from terrace tables, overturning one and using it as a weapon against another group. Drinking glasses and trash cans were also thrown, creating chaos and danger for passersby and local businesses.

We will have more updates on this story as and when we get them.

Gary Neville: United don't deserve a parade if they win Europa League

Gary Neville does not believe Manchester United deserve a parade if they win the Europa League.

Speaking to the Stick to Football podcast, former United defender Neville said:

“If Manchester United win, they’ll celebrate a trophy but there will be a cautious celebration tomorrow – not by the fans, though, because they’ll obviously go crazy.

“Their interviews will be along the lines of them saying that they’re so happy and delighted for the fans, but it’s been a difficult season.

“That will be the tone of it. I don’t think there should be a parade through the city for them winning the Europa League.”

Last night's press conference couldn't have gone better for United

If it was strategic of Manchester United to allow Tottenham Hotspur to hold their pre-match duties first, it had the desired effect.

Ange Postecoglou rounded on a reporter who suggested he could be remembered as a "clown". He dismissed concerns over his future, urging another reporter not to lose any sleep over it. He also reminded his audience he had lifted a trophy and exited stage left at his previous clubs.

Sub-editors could design their back-page splashes hours before deadline. United's timekeeping for press conferences on the continent can be tardy but even if they were late Ruben Amorim was never going to be as quotable as his opposite number.

Postecoglou entered the endgame some time ago. Sources have said he has known for months that he will not be managing Tottenham next season.

Then there is Amorim, seemingly safe whatever the outcome in San Mames. Amorim is partial to a zinger but he was so relaxed that he joked Bruno Fernandes, sitting to his right, was after his job.

Read the full story, here.

Tottenham Hotspur will be out to ruin Ruben Amorim's hopes of winning a trophy in his first season at Manchester United when they meet in Wednesday night's Europa League final.

Both United and Spurs have endured forgettable Premier League campaigns, sitting 16th and 17th in the table respectively, meaning the clash at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao represents an opportunity for both of them to restore some pride.

As well as silverware being up for grabs, a place in next season's Champions League is also on offer, and that could be game-changing for both clubs ahead of this summer's transfer window.

Spurs, just like United, head into the game on the back of successive league defeats without scoring, meaning they will be determined to revert to the form that has secured them a place in a European final.

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has played every minute of Spurs' Europa League knockout campaign, meaning he is a shoo-in to start in goal. The Italian has kept three clean sheets in the competition this season and will be determined to add a fourth to his collection.

Unlike Amorim, Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou rested several key players against Aston Villa on Friday evening, meaning he is expected to recall a crop of regular starters to his starting line-up, including defenders Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie.

None of them featured against Villa, with only Porro making the bench. It means the aforementioned quartet are likely to make up the back-four and be fresh after being rested for the trip to the Midlands.

They last started as a quartet in defence when Spurs sealed their place in the final with a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their semi-final triumph almost a fortnight ago.

Despite being forced off in the second half of the defeat at Villa with a back problem, midfielder Pape Sarr is available for selection, meaning he is likely to start in midfield. Postecoglou hosted his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon and said the 22-year-old is "fine".

With that in mind, he is likely to be joined in the engine room by Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma. They both started the defeat at Villa on the bench before being introduced in the second half.

Bentancur and Bissouma started alongside each other in midfield for both legs of Spurs' semi-final triumph over Bodo/Glimt.

In attack, Brennan Johnson and Son Heung-min are expected to operate from out wide and support Dominic Solanke through the middle.

The latter, who has scored in all of his last three Europa League appearances, is competing with Richarlison to lead Spurs' attack.

Manchester United will be eyeing European success when they face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight's Europa League final at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.

United progressed to their third Europa League final in nine seasons earlier this month with an eye-catching 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao at the semi-final stage, keeping their season alive in the process.

A forgettable Premier League campaign means they are under immense pressure to come out on top in Bilbao, win a third trophy in as many seasons and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

Regarding the team news, United have taken a 26-man squad to Bilbao, featuring Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, who have all recovered from injury issues in time for the final.

As has been the case throughout United's knockout campaign, Andre Onana is expected to start in goal and make his 13th Europa League appearance of the season. He will be keen to add to the clean sheet he earned when United faced Athletic at the San Mames Stadium earlier this month.

Yoro's availability must be tempting head coach Ruben Amorim to throw him straight into the starting XI. He was in excellent form prior to being forced off against West Ham United just over a week ago, meaning if he is deemed fit enough to start, Amorim might take the gamble for a game of such importance.

Harry Maguire has played a key role in United's run to the final and is poised to be one of the first names on the teamsheet, meaning he is likely to start in the centre of the back-three.

Should Yoro and Maguire occupy two of the three centre-back berths, Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof will compete for the final spot, and Shaw could get the nod to provide a left-footed presence.

Despite being included in the squad, Dalot might have to settle for a place on the bench, leaving Noussair Mazraoui to start at right wing-back. He has been one of United's most consistent performers this term and he started both legs of United's semi-final triumph over Bilbao at right wing-back.

Patrick Dorgu is a shoo-in on the opposite flank, meaning he is expected to maintain his record of starting every Europa League game since joining United from Lecce earlier this year.

Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro have occupied the two midfield berths for each of United's last four Europa League games, meaning they are highly likely to maintain their partnership in the centre of midfield. Casemiro started Friday night's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea while Ugarte was introduced from the bench in the second half.

With Amorim having refused to experiment with a striker-less formation in recent weeks, the expectation is that Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead United's attack and be supported by Bruno Fernandes and Amad in the two No.10 positions.

The prospect of the latter starting in attack means Alejandro Garnacho could be forced to start on the bench.

Maddison, Sarr, Kulusevski - Tottenham injury news and return dates ahead of Man United fixture

All the very latest on the Tottenham Hotspur injury front ahead of Wednesday night's Europa League final against Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur will be dreaming of winning their first trophy since 2008 when they face Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in the Europa League final on Wednesday night.

Spurs progressed to the final with a semi-final triumph over Bodo/Glimt earlier this month, meaning they are on the cusp of ending their long wait for a trophy and securing Champions League qualification for next season.

Spurs' players and coaching staff flew out to the Basque Country on Monday and playmaker James Maddison was a surprise inclusion in the travelling squad after originally being tipped to miss the rest of the season through a knee injury.

However, the likelihood of him making a premature comeback appears to be slim after head coach Ange Postecoglou made no reference to him in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Ahead of their clash with United in Bilbao, here is all the very latest on the Spurs injury front:

James Maddison

Injury: knee

Maddison has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury. The former Leicester City man was forced off in the first leg of Spurs' Europa League semi-final triumph against Bodo/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the start of this month and it was later confirmed last week he will not play again this season.

"Madders tweaked his knee in the first leg," Postecoglou said. "He's out, he'll miss the rest of the season."

However, Maddison was spotted among the members of the Spurs squad that travelled to Spain on Monday, generating chatter that he may have recovered ahead of schedule.

Postecoglou, though, did not mention Maddison in his pre-match press conference, suggesting that his situation has not changed.

Possible return date: pre-season.

Pape Sarr

Injury: back

Sarr was substituted in the second half of Spurs' 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League at Villa Park last Friday evening. He went off with 53 minutes on the clock and headed straight down the tunnel.

Speaking after the game, Postecoglou said: "Pape felt something in his back so we took him off as a bit of a precaution. I don't think it's anything too significant, speaking to him afterwards, but he just felt something in his back."

He was included in the travelling squad that jetted off for the Basque Country on Monday and Postecoglou, hosting his pre-match press conference, said he is "fine".

Possible return date: May 21 (Manchester United N).

Mikey Moore

Injury: fatigue.

Moore was also withdrawn ahead of full-time against Villa. However, Postecoglou immediately played down fears of an injury being involved, meaning he should be available for selection in Bilbao.

"I think Mikey was okay," said the Spurs boss in his post-match press conference. "It was fatigue as much as anything else. He hasn't played that sort of amount of minutes before."

Possible return date: May 21 (Manchester United N).

Dejan Kulusevski

Injury: knee

Kulusevski will miss the Europa League final after having to undergo knee surgery last week. He was forced off in the first half of Spurs' 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace just over a week ago and Postecoglou was hopeful it was nothing more than a knock.

However, after the Manchester Evening News reported last Wednesday that it was feared he could be out of the final, it was confirmed later in the day by Spurs that he had undergone surgery.

Speaking last Thursday, Postecoglou said: "Disappointing news. Initially, we thought it wasn't too serious. It seemed pretty good but it kind of blew up the day after.

"He has had surgery and it will put him out for a few months. We will see."

Possible return date: Unknown.

Lucas Bergvall

Injury: ankle

Bergvall will also miss the clash with United after being ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. He damaged ligaments in his ankle in training ahead of Spurs' Europa League semi-final first leg win against Bodo/Glimt three weeks ago.

Bergvall, 19, has been a key player for Spurs this season, racking up 45 appearances. He had featured in all of their Europa League outings this season prior to the semi-finals.

Possible return date: pre-season.

Radu Dragusin

Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Dragusin is a long-term absentee after rupturing his ACL in Spurs' 3-0 win over Elfsborg in the Europa League at the end of January. He underwent surgery and has been working on his recovery since.

ACL injuries usually take around six months to recover from, meaning he could be back in time for the start of pre-season in July. He did share an encouraging update on his social media last week, posting a picture of a bag of footballs and commenting: "Off the radar, on a mission."