With a 93rd-minute goal in a 1-0 victory against Cypriots Omonia at Old Trafford, Scott McTominay saved United’s face.
Francis Uzoho of Omonia made a series of excellent stops to halt a wasteful United before the Scotland midfielder scored in stoppage time.
“Sometimes you have to practice patience. They had a world-class goalkeeper, but we had enough opportunities and deserved to win in the end “BT Sport was informed by McTominay.
“We need to win the group, so it’s a huge ambition,”
Erik ten Hag’s squad continued to trail Real Sociedad, who defeated Sheriff Tiraspol by a score of 3-0 for their fourth straight victory, by three points in Group E.
La Real will definitely succeed. On November 3, they play host to United in a match that is expected to decide whether club advances straight to the round of 16.
In a play-off for the knockout round in February, each of the eight group runners-up will take against a club that is demoted from the Champions League.
While Manchester United came from behind to defeat Omonia Nicosia, Arsenal continued their perfect start to the Europa League with a 1-0 victory against Bodo/Glimt thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka.
The Gunners have now won three straight games in Group A thanks to a goal from Saka halfway through the first half in Norway.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta told BT Sport, “I’m incredibly thrilled with the victory against a squad that has won the past 14 games here at home.”
“We made a lot of adjustments again because we anticipated a pretty challenging night here, but I’m thrilled that we were able to prevail.”
Arsenal leads PSV Eindhoven by two points after their 5-0 drubbing of FC Zurich. Four games have produced four points for Bodo/Glimt.
Real Betis failed to qualify for the round of 16 after drawing 1-1 with Roma at home in Group C, dropping their first points of the season.
On the 34th minute, Andrea Belotti equalized for Roma, who remained third in the division behind Ludogorets after Sergio Canales had given Betis the lead. Bulgaria defeated HJK Helsinki 2-0 at home.
By defeating Nantes 4-0 on the road, Freiburg easily earned its fourth straight victory in Group G, adding insult to injury for the French Cup holders.
Both Fenerbahce and Rennes promised that they would advance from Group B. At AEK Larnaca, Fenerbahce triumphed 2-1, while Rennes beat Dynamo Kyiv 1-0 in Krakow.
Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium, who came from two goals down to tie 3-3 with Braga, must wait to be certain of a spot in the round of 16.
With a 1-0 win against Malmo thanks to Robin Knoche’s 89th-minute penalty, Union Berlin restored their chances in Group D.
Group F’s top four clubs are tied on five points. Lazio and Sturm Graz drew 2-2 at home, while Feyenoord and Midtjylland held one other to the same result.
After defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-1, Ferencvaros has a three-point lead in Group H. Monaco was destroyed 4-0 by Trabzonspor, who moved up to second place behind the Ligue 1 team.
Villarreal won Group C to go to the Europa Conference League’s Round of 16. Nicolas Jackson, a midfielder for Senegal, scored the lone goal in their 1-0 victory against Austria Vienna.
With a 2-1 victory against Anderlecht thanks to goals from Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen, West Ham moved on from Group B.
To secure first place, the Hammers just need a point from their next two games.
In the next year, Istanbul Basaksehir and Djurgarden will likewise go on their European journey.