UEL Semi Final : Talking Points As Man United Score Six, Arsenal Lose First Leg Tie

Manchester United scored six goals against Roma while Arsenal were halted in Spain by a spirited Villareal side

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Manchester United vs Roma

Manchester United see off Roma 6-2 with Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani scoring and assisting twice in the game.

Manchester United came from behind to beat Roma and take a step towards sealing a place in the Europa League final next month.

Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United in front early, before Lorenzo Pellegrini equalise from the spot for Roma after Paul Pogba handled the ball heavily.

Edin Dzeko put Roma in control before the half time break.

Manchester United displayed well after the break as Edinson Cavani scored the leveller, before he fired them ahead.

Former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling push Edinson Cavani inside the penalty area and allowed Bruno Fernandes to add the fourth from the spot.

Paul Pogba scored the fifth with a powerful header from Bruno Fernandes’ cross.

Mason Greenwood gives Manchester United more advantage into the second leg at Roma as he scored the sixth late on.

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Villarreal vs Arsenal

Elsewhere, Arsenal lost 2-1 at Villarreal, with both sides finishing the game with 10 men.

Arsenal found their self behind when Manu Trigueros fired in the opener for Villarreal before Raul Albiol doubled the lead.

Dani Ceballos was sent off with 30 minutes left after his foul on Daniel Parejo.

Nicolas Pepe gives Mikel Arteta’s side a hope from the spot after a foul on Bukayo Saka.

Europa League Results

Manchester United 6-2 Roma

Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal

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