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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford

Scott McTominay spares Manchester United’s blushes against Omonia Nicosia

Scott McTominay slides on his knees after scoring Manchester United’s winner.
Scott McTominay slides on his knees after scoring Manchester United’s winner. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Manchester United went close to rueing a failure to claim three points before Scott McTominay’s stoppage-time strike retained their hope of winning Group E and avoiding a knockout tie against a Champions League-eliminated opponent.

That might be one of Barcelona, Milan, Juventus or Atlético Madrid, none of whom Erik ten Hag’s fledgling team would relish facing. Against Omonia Nicosia ruthlessness was lacking until McTominay’s late intervention, though their goalkeeper was outstanding – Francis Uzoho’s experience particularly bittersweet as he is a United fan.

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