Spurs Advance in Europa League as Mourinho Sees Red vs Man Utd

Tottenham Hotspur made it three wins from three in the Europa League with a 1-0 win at home to AZ on Thursday but Manchester United remain winless after being held to a 1-1 draw at red-carded Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

Spurs are one of three teams to win all three matches along with Lazio and Anderlecht, which enjoyed 2-0 wins over Twente and Ludogorets, respectively.

The London side made a host of changes to the side that beat West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League at the weekend and one of the newcomers, 17-year-old Mikey Moore almost gave them an early lead but headed wide.

The arrival of Brennan Johnson at half-time gave Spurs an extra gear and they were awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute when Lucas Bergvall was brought down as he went to shoot.

James Maddison laid it back to Brazilian striker Richarlison, who slammed the ball down the middle to put Spurs in front. AZ had Moller Wolfe sent off for a bad tackle on Johnson as Spurs held on for the win.

Manchester United said hello to their old boss Mourinho in Istanbul, having to be content with their third draw in Europe after a feisty encounter that saw Mourinho sent off in the second half for protesting too vigorously when the referee turned down a penalty appeal.

Joshua Zirkzee tees up Christian Eriksen to blast United ahead after 15 minutes from the edge of the area.

Marcus Rashford was an inch away from doubling the visitors with a low, driven shot which clipped the outside of the post – but they were soon on the backfoot with goalkeeper Andre Onana making a super double-save to parry two Youssef En-Nesyri headers to protect their lead at half-time. It was wiped out within four minutes of the restart as more sloppy defending allowed En-Nesyri to head in Allan Saint-Maximin’s inviting cross. The point leaves United languishing in 21st of the 36-team table while Fenerbahce are in 14th on five points.