Europa League: Man United youth take advantage of Europa League opportunity

(2:02)MANCHESTER, England — The gaps in the crowd at Old Trafford on Thursday were proof enough of Manchester United fans’ attitude toward the Europa League.

Thursday night football in the Europa League represents a failure for a club of United’s size.

The bright side, though, is that for now at least the Europa League suits Solskjaer.

And therein lies the silver lining of a campaign in the Europa League: Solskjaer has been able to give his young players a chance.

Greenwood has scored six goals this season — in just seven starts — and four of them have come in the Europa League.