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United Review: MUFC cruise into next round of Europa League

 Real Betis 0 - 1 Manchester United (Aggregate 1 - 5) After this clinical win, United will face another trip to Seville in the next round.  They cruised into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 5-1 aggregate win at Real Betis. After an open first half, Rashford put United ahead in the 55th minute with a thunderous long-range effort dipping into the bottom corner. Head to European Super Football for more information. UCL and UEL (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com)

United Icons: Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes is one of Manchester United's greatest-ever midfielders He was part of the Class of 92.  His first team debut came in September 1994, where he scored both goals in a 2–1 win away at Port Vale in the League Cup. The strange thing about that match was United and Sir Alex Ferguson were heavily criticised for playing a weakened team. The debate even reached MP's. Who would have known that one of the best ever English midfielders was making his debut that day? His league debut came three days later against Ipswich Town at Portman Road, a game in which United lost 3-2 but Scholes scored a consolation goal.  The 1994/1995 season was a good debut campaign for Scholes, but they finished the season without a trophy.  The 1995/1996 season was then a success for the club and Scholes. He scored 14 goals in 31 appearances. The Treble A few years later, Scholes was a key player in Manchester United's treble success. He scored one of Manchester United's two goals a