Manchester United Tops Viktoria Plzen 2-1

Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, thanks to a brace from substitute Rasmus Hojlund. After falling behind to a goal from Matej Vydra early in the second half, Hojlund equalized in the 62nd minute before scoring the winner two minutes from time, capitalizing on a clever free-kick from Bruno Fernandes. United's performance was criticized for being disjointed and lacking fluency, particularly by goalkeeper Andre Onana, who made a critical error leading to Plzen's goal. Manager Ruben Amorim faced frustration over his team's sluggish start, notably from Joshua Zirkzee, who lost possession multiple times. Despite the win, concerns linger about United's overall form, especially with a crucial derby against Manchester City on the horizon. The victory marks United's first away win in Europe since March 2023, putting them in a strong position for direct qualification to the last 16 of the tournament.