Europa League: Man Utd vs PAOK - Live Updates
The Red Devils are back in Europa League action, facing off against PAOK Salonika at Old Trafford. Can Manchester United secure a comfortable win and advance to the next round, or will the Greek side pull off an upset?
Kick-off is at 8:00 PM GMT, and we'll be bringing you all the live action, goals, highlights, and updates right here!
Pre-Match Build-Up:
Manchester United enter this match brimming with confidence after a dominant victory against Chelsea in the Premier League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be looking to field a strong side, aiming to secure a comfortable lead before the second leg in Greece.
PAOK, on the other hand, will be hoping to cause an upset. They've shown they can be a tough opponent, but they face a daunting task against the Red Devils at their home ground.
Live Updates:
8:00 PM GMT - Kick-off! The match gets underway at Old Trafford, with Man Utd starting brightly, pressing high and creating early chances.
10 Minutes In - Man Utd are dominating possession, but PAOK are holding their own defensively.
15 Minutes - Goal! Marcus Rashford puts Man Utd ahead with a fantastic strike from outside the box! The Red Devils have taken an early lead and look in control.
20 Minutes - Man Utd are playing with real confidence now, with Paul Pogba dictating the tempo in midfield.
25 Minutes - PAOK have a great chance to equalize, but their shot goes just wide.
30 Minutes - Man Utd are looking to double their lead, but PAOK are defending resolutely.
35 Minutes - Goal! Anthony Martial adds a second for Man Utd! A brilliant team move ends with Martial finishing clinically.
40 Minutes - Man Utd are in cruise control now, with PAOK struggling to get into the game.
45 Minutes - Half-Time! Man Utd lead 2-0 at the break, in complete control of the match.
Second Half Updates:
45 Minutes - Man Utd get the second half underway, with no changes to the team.
50 Minutes - PAOK are trying to get back into the game, but Man Utd's defense is holding firm.
55 Minutes - Goal! Paul Pogba makes it 3-0 for Man Utd! The Frenchman scores a stunning volley from the edge of the box.
60 Minutes - Man Utd are now firmly in control, with PAOK looking deflated.
65 Minutes - Goal! Daniel James adds a fourth for Man Utd! A blistering counter-attack results in a tap-in for the young Welshman.
70 Minutes - Man Utd have taken their foot off the gas, with substitutions being made by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
75 Minutes - PAOK are still trying to get on the scoresheet, but Man Utd's defense remains solid.
80 Minutes - Goal! PAOK pull one back! A long-range effort from the Greek side finds the back of the net.
85 Minutes - Man Utd are comfortably seeing out the game, with a five-goal lead.
90 Minutes - Full-Time! Manchester United win a dominant victory, defeating PAOK 5-1 at Old Trafford.
Post-Match Analysis:
Man Utd put on a clinical performance, with their attacking prowess on full display. They'll be confident going into the second leg in Greece, knowing they have a comfortable advantage. PAOK will need to pull off a remarkable comeback to overturn this deficit.
Stay tuned for more updates and reactions to the game.