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Europa League | Round of 32
Feb 16, 2017 at 8.05pm UK
 
Saint-Etienne

3-0

Ibrahimovic (15', 75', 88' pen.)
FT(HT: 1-0)

The Match

Match Report

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his first hat-trick for Manchester United to give them a 3-0 first-leg lead over Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester United's 3-0 win over Saint-Etienne, as the hosts took a huge step towards the last 16.

Team News

Jose Mourinho rests David de Gea and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for Manchester United's Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne.

Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antonio Valencia eyes fifth consecutive clean sheet
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia talks up the importance of keeping a clean sheet when Saint-Etienne visit Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-32 tie.
Feb 16, 14:48
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba's mother wants a draw'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho jokingly claims that Paul Pogba's mother wants Thursday's Europa League last-32 first leg against Saint-Etienne to finish level.
Feb 15, 14:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw will not face Saint-Etienne'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that Luke Shaw is not in his plans for Thursday's Europa League last-32 first leg against Saint-Etienne.
Feb 15, 14:06
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'concerned by fixture list'
Jose Mourinho admits that his Manchester United team might struggle if they progress to the latter stages of both the Europa League and FA Cup this season.
Feb 15, 13:53
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick have 'little muscular problems'
Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick will both miss Manchester United's Europa League last-32 first leg with Saint-Etienne due to "little muscular problems".
Feb 15, 13:40
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney misses training ahead of Europa League tie
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney misses training ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against Saint-Etienne.
Feb 15, 12:50
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts after scoring during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Christophe Galtier: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic like Eric Cantona'
Saint-Etienne boss Christophe Galtier compares Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Red Devils legend Eric Cantona.
Feb 14, 14:34
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Florentin Pogba sends out warning to brother Paul ahead of Europa League clash
Florentin Pogba is willing to put team before family when Saint-Etienne face Manchester United this week, claiming that he will happily foul brother Paul.
Feb 13, 14:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Florentin Pogba looking forward to "dream" of facing brother Paul
Saint-Etienne defender Florentin Pogba describes the prospect of taking on brother and Manchester United star Paul Pogba in a professional football game as a "dream".
Feb 12, 14:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Romain Hamouma relishing Manchester United clash
Saint-Etienne attacker Romain Hamouma admits that he 'cannot wait' to face Manchester United in the last-32 stage of the Europa League.
Feb 7, 18:12
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