Connect with us

Football

Joshua Zirkzee aims dig at Manchester United fans who left before epic Lyon comeback

Published

on

Joshua Zirkzee aims dig at Manchester United fans who left before epic Lyon comeback
Injured forward had a message for those that exited Old Trafford early before dramatic last-gasp turnaround in extra time

Joshua Zirkzee appeared to criticise the Manchester United fans who left their pulsating Europa League quarter-final victory over Lyon early.

Old Trafford witnessed one of the most dramatic games in its long European history on Thursday night involving not one but a pair of two-goal fightbacks, the most important of which came from Ruben Amorim’s side as they progressed through to the last four in the most incredible of circumstances in a nine-goal thriller.

However, United went on to produce their own devastating comeback, scoring three times in just seven minutes through captain Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire to avoid a humiliating exit against 10 men or the lottery of penalties and keep their otherwise dismal season alive by winning a truly memorable tie 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate.

Continue Reading on EVENING STANDARD UK