Manchester United kept their season alive with an impressive display against Athletic Club that has given them a three goal lead to protect in the second leg of the Europa League semi final this

Despite protestations from Villa, the match was moved up to give Spurs more time to prepare for the Europa League final.

Manchester United have had their advantage over Tottenham Hotspur ahead of a possible Europa League final taken away from them. The game is scheduled to take place on May 21. United look set to qualify after thrashing 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in their semi-final first leg.