Fergie: Athletic deserved win

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side can overturn a 3-2 first-leg deficit after being “well beaten” in last night’s Europa League clash at home to Athletic Bilbao.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012 - 07:01

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side can overturn a 3-2 first-leg deficit after being “well beaten” in last night’s Europa League clash at home to Athletic Bilbao.

United suffered their second successive home defeat in the tournament as impressive Athletic came from behind to win on the night.

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