Is Manchester United back to business following their Europa League triumph?

The Red Devils were superb on the European stage when they blew apart their Europa League counterpart at the Old Trafford Arena.

Goals from Marcus Rashford and Brazil’s Antony set the host on the road to victory as they pulled the mush desired first-leg win in the clash against Real Betis.

Manchester United was the better side from all indications but it took them the second half to get up to speed in the final third.

Real Betis scored to equalize away from home prompting a response from the United side who had been beaten drastically by Liverpool on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp’s side hammered Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils side 7-0 at Anfield thus leaving the viewers in disillusion as to what might have gone wrong with the tricks and the class United possess as a team.

But thanks to Bruno Fernandes who scored aftermath of Antony’s goal to make it 3-1 following criticism concerning his display at Anfield.

Antony made it 2-1 with a magnificent goal finding the top corner with a left-foot curler to give his side the much-needed 2-1 lead at the moment in the game.

And Bruno has to respond as his performance against Liverpool was somewhat questionable. Before Dutch striker Wout Weghorst got on the score sheet in the 82nd minute to make it 4-1 and a resounding victory for Manchester United.

The 4-1 win may have revived United’s season hopes after the loss to Liverpool amid chances of winning the Europa League after beating Spanish giants Barcelona.

While they are one foot away from going past Real Betis after the first-leg win at home. And with Southampton next for United in the Premier League at home, Erik ten Hag’s men have every reason to be optimistic.

While the convincing 4-1 win could be a message as regards to the Red Devils return to winning ways aftermath of the 7-0 loss to Liverpool.

Though Manchester United need to be cautious ahead of the Saints’ visit at the weekend as Southampton battles their way out of the relegation zone by all means.

This article was updated 3 months ago