However, they made hard work for themselves as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last night, but progressed courtesy of a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Marouane Fellaini netted the opener before the visitors equalised, and it was a nervy final few minutes after Eric Bailly saw red.
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Eric Bailly will miss the Europa League final for Manchester United
I am more than happy, more than happy if we win the Europa League
Jose Mourinho
United’s chances of a top-four finish in the Premier League seem to be beyond them.
Although United have already won the EFL Cup, Mourinho insists it will be a good campaign if they can lift the Europa League too.
“I am more than happy, more than happy if we win the Europa League,” Mourinho said.
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“It was so difficult, so hard for me this season, so if we manage to do that it will be amazing."
The Europa League is the only trophy that United have never won.
