UEL: Man Utd held to 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce

Manchester United’s struggles to hold onto a lead continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League.

Christian Eriksen gave the visitors an early advantage with a stunning strike in the first half, but Youssef En-Nesyri’s second-half header leveled the match for the Turkish side.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, a former United boss, was sent off for protesting a refereeing decision after his side was denied a penalty.

Despite United weathering early pressure and Marcus Rashford coming close to doubling the lead, Fenerbahce fought back to secure a point.

Andre Onana’s brilliant double save kept United in the game, but they couldn’t capitalize, leaving them frustrated in Istanbul.

However, the former Sevilla striker – who had scored twice when the La Liga side knocked United out of this competition back in 2023 – levelled within four minutes of the restart when he headed home an inviting left-wing cross.

United controlled much of the second period but could not find the winner as they once again let a lead slip to make it three successive draws in this competition.

Next up, The Red Devils visit West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday.