Man United netted five times in the second half against Roma to all-but secure their place in the Europa League final.
United started the game brightly and they deservedly took the lead through Bruno Fernandes. He lifted it into the net after a smart interchange with Edinson Cavani.
Roma were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute as Paul Pogba slid in to block a cross from Rick Karsdorp, but the Frenchman handled it. Lorenzo Pellegrini converted the spot-kick.
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The Italians took the lead before the break thanks to some shoddy defending. Pellegrini put it on a plate for Edin Dzeko and the former Man City forward finished calmly from close range.
The Red Devils hit back shortly after the restart. Fernandes and Cavani were key again as the midfielder laid it off to the forward and he emphatically found the top corner.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side then netted twice in seven minutes to take control of the tie. Cavani and then Fernandes from the penalty spot netted to make it 4-2 at Old Trafford. Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood got in on the act before the end.
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