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Man Utd 1-1 Celta Vigo: Five things we learned as Reds reach Europa League final
EXPRESS SPORT brings you five things we learned as Manchester United beat Celta Vigo.
Fellaini sent off after headbutting Agüero
Fellaini hits back
The Belgian has been serving a domestic suspension for a idiotic headbutt on Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero.
But Fellaini marked his return with a good header in the first half against the run of play.
And the United midfielder produced a workman like all-round display to justify Jose Mourinho’s trust in him.
Romero stakes final claim
Sergio Romero has predominately been United’s Europa League keeper.
But with the world class David de Gea on the bench, Mourinho faces a major decision over who starts in goal in the final.
Nevertheless, Romero would have done his chances a great deal of good with some key saves to deny Celta.
Shaky Blind
Daley Blind has not had much game-time in recent weeks.
But with Chris Smalling and Phil Jones fit, Mourinho still opted to play Blind in central defence.
However the Dutchman was far from convincing and received a yellow card for a needless tackle.
Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring
Under-par Mkhitaryan
The Armenian was out of the United team in the early months of the season.
But Mkhitaryan gained Mourinho’s confidence and he was United’s standout performer over the winter.
However he’s struggled to exert an influence on games for United and without his creativity, they’ve looked bereft of ideas.
Champions League hopes
Mourinho has pinned his hopes of being in the Champions League next season all on the Europa League.
And United will be favourites in final against Ajax.
But it will not be a foregone conclusion as the Eredivisie side have established an exciting young team under Peter Bosz.
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