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Manchester clubs take charge in Europa League

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 08:34

Manchester United earned comfort in the unfamiliar surroundings of the Europa League with a 2-0 win at Ajax on Thursday while their English rivals Manchester City fought back against holders Porto to also take control of their round of 32 tie.

United go back in time as new target beckons Giggs

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 00:14

Manchester United play a European match outside the Champions League for the first time since 1995 on Thursday when they meet Ajax Amsterdam in the Europa League with manager Alex Ferguson convinced they are unlucky not to be challenging for the European Cup as usual.