Tottenham Hotspur Triumphs in Europa League; Manchester United’s Winless Streak Continues

Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive run in the Europa League on Thursday, making it three wins from three matches with a narrow 1-0 victory over AZ at home. In stark contrast, Manchester United remained winless in the tournament, settling for a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce, where their former manager, Jose Mourinho, was red-carded.

Spurs showcased a revamped lineup after their recent 4-1 Premier League victory over West Ham, and 17-year-old newcomer Mikey Moore nearly put them ahead early on. The game shifted in Spurs’ favor after halftime when Brennan Johnson’s introduction injected new energy. A penalty was awarded in the 53rd minute after Lucas Bergvall was fouled. Richarlison stepped up to convert the spot-kick, sending the ball down the middle to secure the lead for Spurs.

AZ’s night worsened with Moller Wolfe receiving a red card for a bad tackle on Johnson, leaving Spurs to manage their advantage until the final whistle.

Meanwhile, Manchester United faced a challenging encounter in Istanbul against Fenerbahce. They initially took the lead through Christian Eriksen’s strike, assisted by Joshua Zirkzee. United came close to extending their lead, but Marcus Rashford hit the post. The hosts equalized shortly after the break, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring from a header. Mourinho’s frustration boiled over, leading to his dismissal from the sidelines after protesting a penalty decision.

The draw leaves Manchester United in a precarious position, languishing in 21st place among the 36 teams in the tournament, while Fenerbahce occupies 14th with five points.

In other matches, Lazio maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 victory over Twente, and Anderlecht also secured a 2-0 win against Ludogorets. Rangers delivered a standout performance, thrashing FCSB 4-0, while Ajax clinched a 3-0 victory at Qarabag despite the Azerbaijani team finishing the match with nine players.