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  1. Follow Sunday's Premier League games livepublished at 12:48 20 April

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    Four matches make up Sunday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.

    • Fulham v Chelsea

    • Ipswich v Arsenal

    • Manchester United v Wolves

    • Leicester v Liverpool (16:30 BST)

    All kick-off times 14:00 BST unless stated

    Follow all of the action and reaction here

  2. Sutton's predictions: Man Utd v Wolvespublished at 10:46 20 April

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    Wolves have already beaten Manchester United once this season and, on current form, they are favourites this time too.

    Vitor Pereira's side are flying with four straight wins, and we know how inconsistent United are.

    I am going to give Bruno Fernandes a goal, because he has been one of the few United players who can hold their head up high with their performances this season, but at the moment Wolves look well-balanced, and they are the better team.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-3

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  3. Was it the night that launched Amorim's reign?published at 17:08 18 April

    Alex Turk
    Fan writer

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    Ruben Amorim leaping on the touchlineImage source, Getty Images

    You would be forgiven if you mistook a Europa League quarter-final for a Champions League semi-final at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

    I am only 25, but I have experienced plenty of magical moments in my time as a Manchester United season ticket-holder, even across the club's decade of decline.

    Last season's FA Cup triumph over Liverpool comes to mind as the showreel's piece de resistance, but United 5-4 against Lyon may have topped it.

    I have never seen the Theatre of Dreams like it. And that was what it was, just six minutes after Alexandre Lacazette's penalty turned it into the 'Theatre of Nightmares'.

    There was utter despair at 4-2 down in the 114th minute. The curtains started to close on another disastrous season, and Ruben Amorim looked set for another hit on his credentials.

    Then the emptying stands started to fill again when Bruno Fernandes' penalty offered a glimmer of hope against the 10 men of Lyon.

    The unhinged bedlam after Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire completed a near-impossible turnaround in the 120th and 121st minutes highlighted why football is the greatest sport.

    Was it the night that launched Amorim's reign? Even if United do not go on to lift the Europa League, the impact such nights can have must not be underestimated.

    It feels so significant. The contrasting emotions between that Lacazette dagger and the madness that later erupted are incredible and could be the spark this vulnerable coach needed.

    Amorim and many of those players have now experienced Old Trafford at its best, at its loudest. They now know what they will get back from success-starved supporters if they are the ones to stop the rot.

    Wolves on Sunday feels like an after thought, as does the trip to Bournemouth a week later.

    All eyes are already on 1 May, when United's still-unbeaten European run leads them to Bilbao.

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  4. Amorim on needing his young players, Onana's 'good game' and Wolves published at 13:34 18 April

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at home against Wolves (14:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • When Amorim was asked if he will make changes after Thursday's dramatic Europa League comeback win over Lyon, he said: "I have to see. Players like [Diogo] Dalot are always ready, but today he is really tired. The guys who are at risk of injury, we will try to save them."

    • He said Victor Lindelof and Noussair Mazroui are both available after "personal issues". The two players had to leave Old Trafford during Thursday's Europa League win over Lyon, with Amorim stating: "I know football is really important but there are things that are more important. They will be ready to play the next game."

    • Asked if young players are ready to feature, the manager said: "It is not the best moment or the best season to put kids in to play because they need a strong base to really show what they can do. But, in this moment, you need to do it and sometimes you have some surprises. It is a difficult moment and not the right moment for the kids to play. But if we have to do it, we will do it."

    • Could Chido Obi feature more with only Rasmus Hojlund available as striker? "Yes. I think so. Chido when he played, he did quite well. Ayden [Heaven] just played – and I can be honest – because we had a lot of injuries in that moment. Today I think of him as my player. [Harry] Amass did really well [against Lyon]."

    • On Andre Onana's performance against Lyon after much scrutiny in recent weeks: "He did really well. He had a good game. He has to continue to have good games. I am really happy for him. It was a tough moment for him but now he has to move forward and be ready for the next games."

    • On Vitor Pereira's impact and the challenge posed by Wolves: "He is doing an amazing job. He has some really quality players. [Matheus] Cunha and these guys have real quality. They are fresh and we know it is going to be a tough match. We are going to need a lot from our supporters. I know that it is a bad thing to ask for anything in this season from our fans, but we need them on Sunday."

    • Could Cunha move to United? "I just gave the example because I remember Matheus has been scoring a lot of goals - just that."

    Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of Man Utd v Wolves at 14:00 on Sunday

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  5. Man Utd v Wolves: Did you know?published at 13:31 18 April

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    Following their 2-0 win on 26 December, Wolves are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since 1979-80.

    United have won all four of their home league games played on Easter Sunday by an aggregate score of 9-1.

    If Wolves win this game, they would be level on points with Manchester United in the Premier League table. Before Vitor Pereira's first game in charge on 22 December, they trailed the Red Devils by 13 points.

  6. The lowdown on United's semi-final opponentspublished at 12:01 18 April

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    Manchester United are set to go up against Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Europa League. The club from the Basque Country will be extremely motivated as it is their stadium - San Mames - that will host the final this year.

    They currently fourth in La Liga, six points behind third-placed Atletico Madrid. Remarkably, they have lost one league game since October and have the best defence in Spain's top flight. conceding only 25 goals.

    They are two-time finalists in the competition, with their last appearance in the final coming in 2012 when they lost an all-Spanish showdown 3-0 to Atletico Madrid in Bucharest.

    Bilbao overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Roma in the last 16 - beating the Italian giants 3-1 at home thanks to a double by Spain winger Nico Williams.

    United do not have a good record against Bilbao.

    Their only victory in the four meetings between the sides came in the second leg of a European Cup quarter-final in 1957.

    Bilbao prevailed 5-3 on aggregate in the 2011-12 Europa League, winning 3-2 at Old Trafford and 2-1 at home. Wayne Rooney scored all three goals for United across the two games.

    This will be the first time the two sides have met in 13 years.

  7. 'At 4-4 I definitely had the belief for one more goal'published at 11:18 18 April

    Harry Maguire celebratesImage source, PA Media

    Former Manchester United winger Jesper Blomqvist, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about Thursday's thrilling Europa League win against Lyon:

    "You couldn't believe your eyes - it was such an amazing game to watch. When they fell two goals behind I thought it was all over because they looked really tired and depressed. But when they scored to make it 4-3, it looked like they could come back again and at 4-4 I definitely had the belief for one more goal.

    "For Harry Maguire to score that goal - he has had a hard time in his United career and been made a scapegoat a lot of times. I'm so pleased for him and it really shows what sport is all about and life in general - when it gets tough, you have to keep working hard and the rewards will come.

    "Ruben Amorim will have the nice kick now to get everything moving, but you have to admit as well that after the first half everything looked so good and they almost threw everything away with some easy goals and some sloppy defending, and not just the defenders but all over the pitch.

    "He still has a lot to work on and you can't just be happy with this moment - you have to realise that you have to keep on working hard and pushing to get better - but I think he knows that already."

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  8. 'That is Manchester United in a nutshell - absolutely crazy'published at 09:24 18 April

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    Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Manchester United's thrilling Europa League quarter-final win over Lyon on Thursday.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Kenny: That, my friends, is Manchester United in a nutshell - absolutely crazy.

    Andy: In extra time at two goals down, we were out of Europe and staring into the abyss. Fans in the stadium were leaving in their droves and those watching at home were wondering whether Ruben Amorim would survive as manager. Minutes later, we'd created one of the most iconic European nights in the history of Old Trafford. Could this be the catalyst for better things to come?

    Neil: Great comeback and a sensational game - but, as a United fan, we must not forget that this team is still lacking quality for the Premier League. Very much need a quality striker. Onwards and upwards to the final!

    Iain: Was it Moments FC again, saving us from disaster? Of course. Was it enjoyable? Absolutely! If you can't enjoy a positive result like that, even with the criticism that follows, you have lost your way as a Manchester United fan. Sure, there are problems with the ownership, but that was pits of despair to cloud nine on the pitch. Massive smile still on my face!

    Alex: Harry Maguire has to be the story here. Written off for years, got his head down and fought back into the squad and system - vital player, first-choice centre-back again, scores the winning goal. If that isn't mentality, I don't know what is.

    Max: For all the sentiment and celebration at reaching the semi-finals, let's be real. We were minutes away from humiliation against opposition with 10 men. The red card and extra time bailed us out. All that aside, I am delighted for Amorim and this win should be for him. As for some of the rest... embarrassing throwing that 2-0 lead away.

    There was great joy among United fans at full-time, although some may have left Old Trafford or turned off their television a little early when Lyon's fourth goal went in during extra time.

    Did you miss the late drama? And if so, how are you feeling today?

    Let us know

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  9. In pictures: The story of United's dramatic winpublished at 08:49 18 April

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    Manchester United's progression to the Europa League semi-finals looked almost assured when Diogo Dalot's goal gave them a 2-0 lead over Lyon at Old Trafford.

    Diogo Dalot celebratesImage source, PA Media

    But back came the French club with two second-half goals to take the tie to extra time.

    Lyon scoreImage source, PA Media

    Despite Corentin Tolisso being sent off in the 89th minute, it was Lyon who took control in extra time - Alexandre Lacazette's penalty putting the visitors 4-2 up.

    Alexandre Lacazette celebratesImage source, PA Media

    Hopes of silverware this season gone?

    Manchester United players dejectedImage source, PA Media

    Then the comeback started. A Bruno Fernandes penalty gave United hope. They couldn't, could they?

    Bruno Fernandes scores a penaltyImage source, PA Media

    Kobbie Mainoo equalised before Harry Maguire sent Old Trafford delirious with a stoppage-time winner.

    Harry Maguire scoresImage source, PA Media
    Ruben Amorim and Andre Onana celebrateImage source, PA Media
    Harry Maguire celebratesImage source, PA Media
  10. 'One of the very best' games in Old Trafford's long historypublished at 08:04 18 April

    Simon Stone
    Chief football news reporter

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    Sometimes, it is pointless trying to make sense of this game.

    Sir Alex Ferguson's famous "football, bloody hell" comment after the 1999 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich, which featured two injury-time goals to win it, sprang to mind as Harry Maguire headed off down the tunnel at the end of the thrilling Europa League win over Lyon.

    United boss Ruben Amorim responded to his goal by chasing off down the touchline, just as Jose Mourinho famously did when Porto won in this stadium in 2004. Rio Ferdinand, commentating for TNT Sports, was shown jumping up and down with delight.

    Most Manchester United fans would have felt the same.

    In the cold light of day, United still have a semi-final to play - and, possibly, an all-English final against Tottenham - before they can claim a Champions League place by winning the Europa League and grabbing some silverware to at least make this desperate campaign a success.

    But it will be a while before the memories of what happened fade.

    The plans are to replace this stadium, that is over 100 years old and has played host to the Busby Babes - the only other United side to win a game by a 5-4 scoreline when they beat Arsenal in the match before the Munich tragedy - the Holy Trinity of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, Double and Treble winners, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

    This team are not a patch on those. But this single game stands alongside any those illustrious predecessors produced as one of the very best.

  11. 🎧 Man Utd and Spurs through to Europa League semi-finalspublished at 08:02 18 April

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  12. Mazraoui and Lindelof left for family reasonspublished at 07:46 18 April

    Simon Stone
    Chief football news reporter

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    Manchester United defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Victor Lindelof had to leave Old Trafford on Thursday to attend to urgent family issues.

    Mazraoui did not appear for the second half after starting the 5-4 victory over Lyon. Lindelof appeared to be getting ready to come on but, in the end, the change never materialised.

    Both issues were independent of each other and United sources said both players were fine.

  13. Gossip: Man Utd keen on Cherkipublished at 07:46 18 April

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    Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing Lyon's 21-year-old French forward Rayan Cherki this summer. (Mail - subscription required), external

    United and Tottenham have held talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos. (Bild - in German), external

    Atletico Madrid are interested in signing United's £70m-rated winger Alejandro Garnacho, but will face competition from Bayer Leverkusen. (Teamtalk), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Friday's full gossip column

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  14. From the brink to bedlam...published at 00:15 18 April

    109 minutes: Manchester United 2-4 Lyon (4-6 agg)...

    Harry Maguire on haunches looking dejectedImage source, Getty Images

    121 minutes: Manchester United 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg)

    Manchester United players celebrate Harry Maguire goal in front of fansImage source, Getty Images
  15. 'Manchester United fans have been starved of this for too long'published at 00:07 18 April

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    "Disbelief" but a "special night" at Old Trafford.

    That's the views of former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-England goalkeeper Paul Robinson after Ruben Amorim's side staged an incredible extra-time comeback against Lyon in their Europa League quarter-final second leg.

    Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Meulensteen said: "How many emotions do you have to go through?

    "Manchester United were down and out. Credit where credit is due with Ruben Amorim.

    "He puts Harry Maguire upfront, against the run of play Lyon go 4-2 up and with the penalty you think that's it.

    "You could see Lyon crumbling, but credit to the way Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire took their goals. Amazing.

    "Everybody walks away in disbelief. Ruben Amorim couldn't get into the dressing room quick enough."

    Robinson added: "A special night at Old Trafford. I don't think I have ever seen a game like that.

    "Ruben Amorim coolly making his way off. They looked dead and buried. I have not seen that character from them all season.

    "Superlatives, you run out of them - wow, wow, wow for what we've just seen.

    "These Manchester United fans have been starved of this for too long."