Marouane Fellaini squeezes Man United into decider

Manchester United 1 Celta Vigo 1 (Man Utd win 2-1 on aggregate): It wasn’t pretty, it was more mechanical than magical and got even uglier with a late double sending-off, but Manchester United may have taken a massive step in the post-Ferguson era after they reached the Europa League Final by drawing 1-1 with Celta Vigo — to put both silverware and place in the Champions League in their sights.

When the history of Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford is reviewed, this semi-final second leg, effectively sealed by Marouane Fellaini’s 17th minute header which put them 2-0 up on aggregate, and completed despite a late goal from Facundo Roncaglia, could be the moment United finally became united again.

It wasn’t won through beautiful football, high octane wing play or a style of play that would be recognised in the glory, glory days — but it was done the Mourinho way, even down to a late fracas which saw Eric Bailly and Roncaglia sent off.