Manchester United take a huge step towards reaching the Europa League final as a stunning spell in the first half against 10-man Athletic Bilbao ensures they take a big advantage into the semi-final second-leg at Old Trafford.

Only Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (34) and Radamel Falcao (30) have scored more goals in the Europa League than Bruno Fernandes (27, level with Romelu Lukaku)

Rio Ferdinand singled out Casemiro for praise during Manchester United’s 3-0 win over ten-man Athletic Bilbao, applauding the midfielder for ‘coming to the fore’ when his club most needed him in the Europa League semi-final first leg.