Arsenal, Man Utd battle for Europa Second Leg tie

BY: Nmerichukwu Igweamaka

Football lovers are gearing up for another action-packed encounter of live sporting action of the Europa League games as Manchester United host Club Brugge  at Old Trafford while Arsenal take on Olympiacos at Emirate Stadium in the return legs of the Europa League second leg encounter.

Both matches will be played at 9:00 pm tomorrow, Thursday and StarTimes Nigeria has assured subscribers of  live exclusive broadcast of the Europa League matches and other thrilling sporting actions on its ST World Football Channels 244 and 254 and ST Sport Premium channel 246. 

Manchester United have kept three successive clean sheets in the Premier League and the encounter on Thursday would guarantee their place in the Europa League round of 16 encounter.

Anthony Martial’s away goal leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s team in the driving seat going into the return leg but Brugge caused the Red Devils enough problems in Belgium last week to suggest they can defy the odds at Old Trafford.

Club Brugge Coach Philippe Clement wants to make Man Utd sweat in their own stadium. The Belgian side are still missing Krépin Diatta while Éder Balanta is suspended, but on the plus side Percy Tau has shown he can be effective as a No10.

Phillppe Clement is sure to field his strongest side, which should mean a starting place for Mats Rits, Captain Ruud Vormer and Belgian player of the year Hans Vanaken, while ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet returns to England for the first time to face his old rivals.

Other tasty clashes to look forward to in the Europa League, this Thursday include; Inter Milan showdown with Ludogoreths at the San Siro, Gent vs Roma, as well as a potential thriller involving Espanyol vs Wolves. All games will be played simultaneously by 9:00 pm tomorrow, Thursday on StarTimes.