Guardiola handed teenager Jahmai Simpson-Pusey a full debut against Sporting but could turn to more experienced players to help him defeat Brighton. Ake lasted a little over 70 minutes in the 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth and was rested against Sporting - but he could return to the team.

Diallo's double not only extended Van Nistelrooy's unbeaten run as interim boss to three matches, but also propelled Man United to their first Europa League success of the season at the fourth attempt, but Premier League matters now take precedence for the Red Devils once more.

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Amad Diallo strengthened his case for a starting role with a superb individual performance against the Greek champions, scoring twice in the second-half. The Ivorian started on the right of United’s attack with Alejandro Garnacho on the left with Marcus Rashford emerging from the subs bench in the second-half.