Weekend Herald

United need late goal to secure win

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Scott McTominay scored deep into stoppage time to give Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League.

McTominay received a pass from fellow substitute Jadon Sancho and fired the winner past Nigeria internatio­nal goalkeeper Francis Uzoho at Old Trafford yesterday.

Uzoho made some great saves for the Cypriot club, denying Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and others. Casemiro hit the crossbar in the first half.

Ronaldo made a rare start for United as he presses his case for more minutes in the Premier League after scoring the winner against Everton on Monday for his first open-play goal of the season.

Despite dominating, United failed to find the back of the net until McTominay struck to ensure the victory a week after they had to come from behind to beat Omonia 2-1.

Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt 1-0 in Norway to stay perfect with their third straight Europa League victory.

Saka was fed by Sambi Lokonga to net the decider for the Premier League leaders in the 24th minute.

In the Europa Conference League, West Ham beat Anderlecht 2-1 to extend their perfect start to four wins in Group B. Said Benrahma netted from a free kick and Jarrod Bowen added another one from 15m. Sebastiano Esposito scored a late penalty for the Belgian club.

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