The Europa League semi-final is a fine example – of the last four sides, two were Premier League outfits, long-term foes Arsenal and Manchester United.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal crashed out to Villarreal as they failed to recover from a 2-1 first leg defeat, in which the Spaniard deployed midfielder Emile Smith Rowe in a false nine role for the first time in his career – a stunt that failed miserably.
Solskjaer, meanwhile, blew Roma away 6-2 at Old Trafford with a starting eleven that boasted Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford, three of whom got on the scoresheet.
Man Utd progressed to the final while Arsenal were sent packing, though the Red Devils would ultimately fall short of ultimate glory when they were beaten in a remarkable penalty shootout that saw every outfield taker score.
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