Fernandes secures late win for Man United over Rangers

Fernandes secures late win for Man United over Rangers

The 2-1 win lifts Ruben Amorim's side to fourth place with 15 points, putting them on track for automatic qualification.

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Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes scores the winner deep in stoppage time against Rangers in the Europa League group stage at Old Trafford. (EPA Images pic)
MANCHESTER:
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a last-gasp winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Europa League group stage at Old Trafford on Thursday.

United dominated the early stages and thought they had taken the lead when Matthijs de Ligt headed home from a corner, but the goal was disallowed due to a foul by Leny Yoro on Rangers defender Davy Propper.

Rangers also posed a threat and a long-range attempt from Hamza Igamane was brilliantly saved by United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır.

The deadlock was broken early in the second half when Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland misjudged Christian Eriksen’s corner and sent the ball into his own net.

Rangers fought back with an equaliser from substitute Cyril Dessers two minutes from time before Fernandes struck in added time, lifting United to fourth place in the table with 15 points and on course for automatic qualification to the last 16.

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