Super subs!

Substitutes Marcus Rashford scores brace while Anthony Martial nets one to help Man United beat Omonia 3-2

Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League.

Seeking some respite in Cyprus following a 6-3 loss at Manchester City on Sunday, United fell behind to a goal on the counterattack by Iran striker Karim Ansarifard in the 34th minute.

Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford

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Second-half substitutes made the difference for United. Marcus Rashford equalised in the 53rd with a curling shot from just inside the area before he produced a deft flick to fellow replacement Anthony Martial, who cut inside and shot low inside the near post in the 63rd.

“I think the subs really had an impact today and that is really good,” United manager Erik ten Hag said. “That makes the team stronger.”

Rare start for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo had a rare start for United and struck the post from close range before driving in a cross that Rashford converted for his second goal in the 84th.

Nikolas Panagiotou replied a minute later for Omonia to ensure a tense finish. 

It was a second victory in three Group E games for United, which is three points behind Real Sociedad. 

Arsenal win

Meanwhile, Arsenal earned a second a straight win by beating Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt 3-0 at home after a dominant start that saw Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding score in the opening half hour. Substitute Gabriel Jesus then set up the third before feeding Fabio Vieira for a simple finish in the 85th.

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