Man Utd Beat PAOK To Record First Europa League Win Of Season

Manchester United recorded their first Europa League win of the season with a 1-0 victory over PAOK Salonika at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Mason Greenwood scored the only goal of the game in the 78th minute, converting from close range after good work from Juan Mata.

The victory was a much-needed one for United, who had lost their opening two group games against Astana and AZ Alkmaar.

United’s Performance

United were far from their best against PAOK, but they showed character to grind out a win.

The hosts dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half.

They improved after the break, and Greenwood’s goal was a just reward for their efforts.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be pleased with his team’s resilience, but he will know that they need to improve their attacking play if they are to challenge for the Europa League title.

PAOK’s Performance

PAOK defended well for large parts of the game, but they were eventually undone by Greenwood’s moment of quality.

The Greek side had a few chances of their own, but they were unable to take them.

PAOK’s performance was a credit to their manager, Abel Ferreira. The Portuguese coach has done a good job with limited resources.

The Verdict

United’s win over PAOK was a hard-fought one, but it was a vital one.

The victory keeps United’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.

PAOK, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have lost, but they can take credit from their performance.