Manchester United vs PAOK - LIVE!
Manchester United are finally up and running in the league phase of this season's UEFA Europa League after beating PAOK on matchday four at Old Trafford.
Interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy was vindicated in his decision to hand Amad Diallo a start as the exciting winger was the difference between the two sides. Breaking deadlock early in the second half as he headed home Bruno Fernandes' pin-point cross before making sure of all three points with a fine individual effort.
Sandwiched between those moments, the visitors could, perhaps should, have been level moments later but despite finding space in the area, Tarik Tissoudali's tame shot was easily saved by Andre Onana as United comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to celebrate an important victory.
Man United vs PAOK latest news
- Amad Diallo reaction
- Europa League results: Man United win as Spurs lose
- GOAL! Amad makes it two
- GOAL! Amad breaks the deadlock
Important win for Man United
22:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter starting the Europa League campaign with three straight draws, Man United needed a win tonight and Amad Diallo proved to be the hero with two goals.
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 7, 2024
Ruud van Nistelrooy reaction
22:14 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuud van Nistelrooy has given his reaction to Man United’s win over PAOK and it’s no surprise that he has singled out Amad Diallo for special praise.
“A very poor first-half, and I’m nice, and second half was way better. Amad made the difference for us today obviously because of his goals.
“He was sharp, in the first half he was one of the few that were at the level, so well done to him”
Europa League results
22:07 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how matchday four in the Europa League has unfolded this week.
Besiktas 2-1 Malmo
Bodo/Glimt 1-2 Qarabag
Frankfurt 1-0 Slavia Prague
FCSB 2-0 Midtjylland
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
Elfsborg 1-1 Braga
Ludogorets 1-2 Athletic Club
Nice 2-2 Twente
Olympiacos 1-1 Rangers
USG 1-1 Roma
AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Fenerbahce
Ajax 5-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dynamo Kyiv 0-4 Ferencvaros
Lazio 2-1 Porto
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
RFS 1-1 Anderlecht
Hoffenheim 2-2 Lyon
Viktoria Plzen 2-1 Real Sociedad
Amad Diallo reaction
21:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAmad Diallo has given his immediate thoughts on his display.
“I’m happy to score two goals but the most important thing is the win and we won together.”
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd that’s full-time at Old Trafford.
What a night for Amad Diallo as his brace helps Manchester United win their first Europa League win of the season.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: Almost a third for Man United but Rashford doesn’t get enough curl on his shot and the ball rolls wide of the far post.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Man United sub.
Not Hojlund’s best game as he is replaced by Zirkzee.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Hojlund sends an effort into the side netting but the offside flag is up.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Casemiro is shown a yellow card for deliberate handball.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: PAOK sub
On: Shoretire
Off: Taison
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: No hat-trick for Amad Diallo but he goes off to a standing ovation from the Old Trafford faithful.
Mason Mount is the replacement.
Manchester United 2-0 PAOK
21:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: That goal is just what Man United needed and it was all of Amad Diallo’s own work as he showed great tenacity to win the ball back and then great strength to hold off Baba Rahman.
His shot may have taken a little deflection but he made his own luck.
GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 PAOK | Amad Diallo '77
21:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Amad Diallo doubles Manchester United’s lead with a fine effort.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: PAOK make another change.
On: Despodov
Off: Camara
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Zivkovic is very unhappy following a challenge on him by Martinez.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: It has been a good response from PAOK since going behind, you get the feeling the hosts will need a second goal.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: PAOK have also freshened things up.
On: Bakayoko and Chalov.
Off: Schwab and Tissoudali.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Triple Man United change.
On: Rashford, Martinez and Eriksen
Off: Garnacho, Dalot and Ugarte
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: What a chance!
Tissoudali has to score as he is picked out unmarked in the area but he fires the ball straight at Onana.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Great play from Garnacho who appeals for a penalty after going down in the area. Good decision to not award a spot-kick as replays show the winger initiated contact.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Amad is put clean through on goal and he takes on the shot with his right foot but his effort is well saved by Kotarski.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: Ball is cut back to Dalot on the edge of the box but the defender’s effort is high and wide.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Schwab takes the free-kick but his effort lacks any power and Onana makes a comfortable save.
Tissoudali is then shown a yellow card.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Ugarte goes into the book for fouling Tissoudali, free-kick in a decent position for PAOK.
Manchester United 1-0 PAOK
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Man United given an immediate warning that this game is far from open as Zivkovic goes close.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 PAOK | Amad Diallo '50
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: United have upped the intensity levels at the start of the second half and they are rewarded with a goal as Amad Diallo heads gome.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
21:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Dalot looks for Fernandes with a cut-back by PAOK defend well and concede a corner from which the hosts force another corner through Garnacho.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
21:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Break down in communication between Amad and Bruno as the former concedes possession after playing a forward pass thinking the latter had made a run.
Back underway at Old Trafford!
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSecond half is underway at Old Trafford, no changes for either side.
Important 45 minutes coming up for both sides.
Europa League latest
20:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are all the half-time scores from tonight’s 8pm kick-offs in the Europa League:
AZ Alkmaar 0-0 Fenerbahce
Ajax 3-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dynamo Kyiv 0-0 Ferencvaros
Lazio 1-0 Porto
RFS 0-0 Anderlecht
Hoffenheim 0-0 Lyon
Viktoria Plzen 1-1 Real Sociedad
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHalf-time: Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
Pretty even half in all honesty, both teams have had their moments. Amad Diallo easily United’s best player but the hosts lack a cutting edge in the final third.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Baba Rahman gets in down the left but pulls the ball behind Zivkovic who then dramatically drops to his knees. Very good chance for the visitors that.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Man United sitting off when PAOK have the ball in the first phase, but they are being urged to show more intensity.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: From the resulting corner the ball drops to Camara but he can’t get clean contact on the ball due to being under pressure from Mazraoui.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Good save from Onana to deny Camara as Man United are carved apart far too easily.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Game has gone into a bit of a lull, but the PAOK supporters are in full voice.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: PAOK nicely work the ball from side to side and as Rahman drives into the open space, Ugarte nips in with an important interception.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Fantastic defending from Baba Rahman as he prevents a certain goal with a timely block at the back post.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Tissoudali is demanding a free-kick after going to ground from a challenge from Evans but nothing is given.
Zivkovic then cuts in onto his right and stings the palms of Onana.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Midway through the first-half and Casemiro goes down in the penalty area under a challenge from Jonny but the referee isn’t interested in any appeals.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: PAOK do look a threat especially down the right with Zivkovic, but Casemiro uses all of his experience to keep the winger in check.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: PAOK threaten down one end before United counter with Garnacho but once again the winger’s final ball isn’t the best and Jonny deals with the danger.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: Superb delivery from Amad, right onto Hojlund’s head, but under pressure the Dane’s effort is comfortable for Kotarski.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Pressure building, Garnacho wins another corner as his effort is deflected behind.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Check over, no penalty. United can get a lot of joy through Amad as he looks to have the beating of Rahman.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Wonderful wing play by Amad Diallo before he’s brought down by Rahman.
Corner is given but VAR checking for a possible penalty.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Successive corners for the home side but both deliveries are below-par from Fernandes as PAOK deal with them rather comfortably.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:15 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Great whipped cross by Casemiro to the back post but Jonny makes a fine block to deny Garnacho.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Dalot almost forces his way through but his run is eventually halted. The United left-back then produces a poor header in his own half which leads to Zivkovic curling an effort wide.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Man United had dominated the opening stages, but then for three or four minutes the visitors took over and created a decent chance during that period.
Now momentum is with the Red Devils but they’re having to remain patient as Amad threatens down the right.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: PAOK growing into the game as United lose possession rather cheaply through Dalot.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: PAOK threaten and Camara’s effort deflects off Casemiro before Evans clears.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: United looking to stretch the play at every opportunity but Fernandes almost slips in Hojlund down the middle. The Dane is tackled though and loses possession.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: United look to build down the left-hand side but Garnacho overhits a pass to Fernandes and the attack breaks down.
Manchester United 0-0 PAOK
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: First foul of the night as Baba Rahman takes out Amad as United win the free-kick.
KICK-OFF!
20:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Europa League clash.
A moment of silence
20:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA moment of silence before kick-off to remember the victims of the devastating floods in Valencia.
Here we go!
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlayers walk through the Old Trafford tunnel and out onto the pitch at the Theatre of Dreams.
Time to hear the Europa League anthem, then the player handshakes and then kick-off.
Man United incentive
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneToday’s earlier results mean Man United have dropped a couple of places to 24th ahead of kick-off.
However, victory over PAOK tonight could see them jump up into the top 14 if results elsewhere go their way.
Europa League latest
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are all the full-times from the 5.45pm kick-offs in the Europa League:
Bodo/Glimt 1-2 Qarabag
Frankfurt 1-0 Slavia Prague
FCSB 2-0 Midtjylland
Galatasaray 3-2 Tottenham
Elfsborg 1-1 Braga
Ludogorets 1-2 Athletic Club
Nice 2-2 Twente
Olympiacos 1-1 Rangers
USG 1-1 Roma
Not long now!
19:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnder 20 minutes to go until kick-off Old Trafford.
Two teams without a win in Europe this season and desperate to change that, this should be an entertaining game.
PAOK in England
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePAOK are yet to win in the Europa League this season and they’ve only won once in three trips to England.
That was against Tottenham all the way back in 2011.
The Manchester United dressing room
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Old Trafford, as the Man United dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Scholes on Amorim
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePaul Scholes has had his say on incoming Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim.
“He is coming in at a really bad time but it’s going to be quite easy for him to get this team up five or six [places].
“Remember they finished eighth last season, he hasn’t got much work to do to beat that but I think he’s more than capable.”
Hojlund praise
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuud van Nistelrooy has backed Rasmus Hojlund to impress as Man United centre-forward tonight.
“Rasmus is working a lot on his hold-up play, he’s stronger, he knows what to do in what situation of the game and he’s got that bit in the box where he attacks the last line and connects with crosses.
“I think it’s a natural thing that he has and he will score from that.”
Ruud on confidence
19:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpeaking ahead of kick-off, Ruud van Nistelrooy has outlined the difference in Man United at present.
“Confidence is such a big thing in football, when the confidence is low the results are against you and that affects performances and style.
“Then all of a sudden you see players connecting and the Leicester we score four in one half and that’s a great attacking style again.
“It’s a silly thing the confidence thing in football.
Familiar faces
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere are many familiar faces in the PAOK matchday squad tonight.
Former Man United youngster Shola Shoretire is on the bench alongside ex-Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Meanwhile former Blues left-back Abdul Rahman Baba and ex-Wolves defender Jonny Otto are in the starting lineup.
Three changes
19:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRuud van Nistelrooy has made three changes to the Man United lineup from the Chelsea game as Victor Lindelof, Amad Diallo and Jonny Evans all start.
PAOK team
18:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePAOK XI: Kotarski; Jonny, Kedziora, Colley, Baba Rahman; Ozdoev, Schwab; Zivkovic, Camara, Taison, Tissoudali
Substitutes: Monastirlis, Balomenos, Michalidis, Thymianis, Sastre, Despodov, Bakayoko, Shoretire, Thomas, Chalov
Confirmed Manchester United XI
18:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan United XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Lindelof, Evans, Dalot; Casemiro, Ugarte; Amad, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Substitutes: Bayindir, Heaton, Amass, De Ligt, Martinez, Eriksen, Fitzgerald, Mount, Antony, Rashford, Wheatley, Zirkzee.
Europa League update
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are all the half-time scores from tonight’s 5.45pm kick-offs in the Europa League:
Bodo/Glimt 1-1 Qarabag
Frankfurt 0-0 Slavia Prague
FCSB 1-0 Midtjylland
Galatasaray 3-1 Tottenham
Elfsborg 0-0 Braga
Ludogorets 1-0 Athletic Club
Nice 0-1 Twente
Olympiacos 0-0 Rangers
USG 0-0 Roma
Man United form
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhilst Man United are yet to win in the Europa League this season, they’re unbeaten too thanks to score draws against Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce.
Is tonight the night their luck changes?
Europa League score update
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGalatasaray 3-1 Tottenham.
Victor Osimhen, often linked with a move to England, must be catching the eye of Premier League clubs tonight.
The Nigerian has netted a brace against Tottenham and has also seen a goal disallowed for offside.
Malacia update
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTyrell Malacia has not played for United since the final match of the 2022/23 Premier League season but he is closing in on his first competitive minutes in almost 18 months.
"Tyrell is the furthest [along the road to recovery] in the moment – he's [been] part of team training for a couple of weeks now, full in team training, no restrictions,” van Nistelrooy said.
"So it's good for him to plan game minutes, maybe in the Under-21s. We have to see."
Mount spotted
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMason Mount has also arrived with the squad for tonight’s game.
Will the midfielder be handed a start?
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Europa League score update
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGalatasaray 1-1 Tottenham.
Spurs have equalised in Turkey, good response after falling behind after six minutes.
Predicted Man United XI
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United have seen their injury woes start to ease ahead of tonight’s Europa League visit of Greek side PAOK.
In fact, interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy could welcome back Mason Mount after over a month out, whilst captain Bruno Fernandes is available for selection after serving his one-game European suspension.
Click here for how we expect the Red Devils to line up against PAOK.
Van Nistelrooy on PAOK test
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWith home advantage, Man United will start this game as favourites but Ruud van Nistelrooy is expecting a tough test against the current Greek Super League champions.
"It is a game of high priority - we know it needs all of our attention and power. We have analysed them very well - they have lots of talented and experienced players.
“They are a strong side that will be supported here with 4,000 travelling fans. We are ready to face a very tough game."
PAOK team news
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePAOK boss Razvan Lucescu has no injury concerns to deal with and he can call upon former Man United youngster Shola Shoretire at Old Trafford tonight.
Elsewhere in Europe
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has not been a great week in Europe for the Premier League sides with Arsenal, Man City and Aston Villa all falling to defeat.
And Tottenham have just fallen behind after six minutes against Galatasaray.
Prediction
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has not been the best of starts for Man United in Europe this season and they'll be hoping to turn a run of three straight draws into a victory.
Under the management of Ruud Van Nistelrooy - albeit temporarily - confidence has been lifted somewhat and the hosts should have enough to finally secure their first Europa League win of the season.
Man Utd to win, 2-1.
Man United team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United will have captain Bruno Fernandes available again, after he served a one-match suspension in the 1-1 the draw with Fenerbahce.
Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire are both pushing to return from injury, but this match could come too soon.
Antony boost
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAntony has arrived with the Manchester United squad at Old Trafford for tonight’s game.
The winger has not featured since sustaining an ankle injury against Fenerbahce last month, but it would appear he will be available for selection.
How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Good evening!
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United vs PAOK!
It’s a huge clash in the Europa League, as The Red Devils aim to pick up their first victory of this season's new league phase.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from Old Trafford.
