Man Utd v Rangers LIVE: Latest result and reaction after Fernandes snatches late victory
Manchester United 2-1 Rangers: Fernandes secured victory after errors at either end had enlivened the battle of British clubs
Bruno Fernandes snatched a dramatic victory for Manchester United as they took a huge step towards direct progression to the last 16 of the Europa League.
The Manchester United captain popped up in stoppage time to deny Rangers a draw after the hosts had seemingly squandered their lead. The Portuguese midfielder tapped home the winner at the death to lift his side back into the top eight in the league phase of the competition, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side well placed with one game to go.
It marked a cruel end for Rangers after an impressive performance, particularly given Cyriel Dessers had appeared to have earned them a point. Dessers capitalised on a misjudgement from Harry Maguire to square affairs after visiting goalkeeper Jack Butland had earlier blundered in punching into his own net. But the Scottish side look highly unlikely to secure a top eight finish, leaving them facing a potential play-off round if they can beat Union Saint-Gilloise next week.
Re-live all of the action from Old Trafford below:
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
70 mins: United are actively looking to kill this game off.
Garnacho runs down the left and whips in a lofted cross, well defended this time.
Clement preparing to bring on Cyriel Dessers for an attacking injection - Bajrami coming off.
He’ll come on for a Rangers free-kick just inside the United half.
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
66 mins: CLOSE! Harry Maguire latches onto Eriksen’s free-kick but can’t direct his header into the corner, just going past the post.
A free header in that postition, you expect Maguire to do better.
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
United found an unorthodox way to make their breakthrough, with Jack Butland contriving to punch the ball into the back of his own net. There have not been too many goalkeeping howlers for United to savour in recent years, with Andre Onana and David de Gea making more than their share of mistakes, but they could enjoy this one.
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
62 mins: OFF THE LINE! Garnacho really should have made it 2-0.
The pullback once again works for United as Garnacho receives the ball just a few yards out. He rushes his shot and puts it in the corner where a Rangers man is stood, who clears off the line with his head.
Rangers on the ropes here.
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
59 minutes: Another massive injury blow for Rangers as Cerny limps off.
Curtis comes on as a replacement. Big moment for the 18-year-old.
Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
57 mins: United have their tails up at the moment. Diallo breaks in behind moments after play restarted, his effort is blocked but the flag goes up.
Meanwhile, Malacia is on for Yoro at the back.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Rangers
53 mins: GOAL! An absolute HOWLER from Jack Butland!
Eriksen whips in the corner, Butland sees it all the way but instead of punching away, inadvertently punches it into his own net.
Sometimes you need a bit of luck and United have got just that to take the lead.
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
52 mins: CLOSE! How has that not gone in for Man United?
Garnacho pulls one back for Fernandes, whose effort from close range is deflected onto the roof of the net by Propper.
Manchester United 0-0 Rangers
49 mins: Lovely football from United to get Eriksen to the byline. His pullback towards Zirkzee is blocked by Tavernier to prevent a tap in.
Igamane then has to head off the line from the resulting corner which had a hell of a lot bend. Rangers go up the other end and fashion an opening of their own, but young Bailey Rice can only get under the ball and send his half-volley into the stands.
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