
Europa League news: Manchester Utd dispatch Athletic Club to set up final date with Tottenham
Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League final with a clinical 4-1 victory over Athletic Club Bilbao in the second leg of their semi-final on Thursday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reviews the game at Old Trafford.

Europa League news: Manchester Utd vs Athletic Club – Five key battles and score prediction
After a dominant performance in Spain last week, Manchester United welcome Athletic Club Bilbao to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash on Thursday night.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal assesses five key battles that could prove decisive and offers a score prediction.

Man Utd opinion: Can winning the Europa League salvage a disastrous season?
Manchester United’s weekend loss against Brentford solidified the team’s current form. The 4-3 defeat against the Bees was summed up perfectly by Wayne Rooney, who said “there are big problems at Manchester United that need fixing”.
It’s no hidden secret that this season for the Red Devils has been awful, to say the least, writes Sports News Blitz’s resident Man Utd fan Vanely Barumire.
From potentially ending the season three places above the relegation zone, Manchester United’s 2024/25 Premier League season will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Man Utd news: Remembering the riches - A Red revival in Bilbao
For all his recent claims of emotional detachment, Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore couldn’t escape the nerves as kick-off approached in the Basque country.
Here, he reflects on Manchester United’s stirring Europa League semi-final display against Athletic Club.

Tottenham news: Can Europa League glory save Ange Postecoglou? Or is it too late?
Three games of football are all that separate Tottenham from ending their infamous silverware drought amidst a disastrous Premier League campaign.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Gabriel Mills takes a look at whether Spurs’ only shot at a trophy may just save Ange Postecoglou.

Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim displays tactical nous in first win as United boss
After a draw with Ipswich in his first game as Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim secured a victory in his second match.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore assesses the performance at Old Trafford, where Amorim played a huge role in getting United over the finishing line with a clever tactical tweak.

Manchester United and Jose Mourinho reunited in the Europa League
Manchester United’s trip to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce sees Jose Mourinho come up against his former side and their beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag in a fixture filled with history and intrigue.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down what to expect from the match.

Man Utd analysis: No case for the defence in poor performance v Porto
Manchester United fans are having a torrid time watching their team under Erik ten Hag - and there was more misery on Thursday night.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the carnage and gives his take.