Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes final can be step towards a ‘bright future’ at United
Solskjaer is looking to win his first trophy as manager of the club he enjoyed so much success with as a player.
Solskjaer is looking to win his first trophy as manager of the club he enjoyed so much success with as a player.
The 28-year-old was forced off in the comeback win at Aston Villa on May 9.
The Portuguese playmaker’s name echoed around Old Trafford on Tuesday as 10,000 fans filed back into a ground that had been empty for over 14 months.
The plans for a 36-team Champions League with four extra group stage games were approved on April 19.
The match was originally due to be played in Istanbul.
Dominic Rosso, the vice-chair of the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, met virtually with Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday.
United clinched their spot in the Europa League final on Thursday night.
The Gunners have endured a torrid few weeks to bring tensions to boiling point.
City can claim the title this weekend, while opponents Chelsea need the points for their top-four push.
A goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium saw the Gunners crash out 2-1 on aggregate to former boss Unai Emery’s Villarreal at the last-four stage.
United will face Villarreal in the final later this month.
The Gunners face a first season without European football in 25 years after drawing a blank in their semi-final second leg against Villarreal.
The Spanish club will face Manchester United in the final.
Last week’s 6-2 victory at Old Trafford meant United already had one foot in the Gdansk finale.
The Red Devils are playing on May 6, 9, 11 and 13.