Sports round-up: City and United pick up impressive bank holiday weekend wins
United defeat league leaders Chelsea as Kompany returns for City win.
Last updated 19th Apr 2017
Ashley Young is confident United can overcome Anderlecht in the second leg of their Europa League clash on Thursday following Sunday's impressive win over Chelsea.
“If we can play like we did against Chelsea, then I am sure we can get through against Anderlecht and into the semi-finals.”
The winger led his side to victory as skipper over league leaders Chelsea in the absence of Wayne Rooney and Chris Smalling.
Goals either side of the break from Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera were enough for the Red Devils.
However, there was only a place on the bench for Zlatan Ibrahimović, casting further doubt over the future of the Swedish striker.
The win leaves Mourinho’s side four points off rivals Manchester City with a game in hand. City host Chelsea tonight in the first leg of the FA Cup Youth Final.
It is the third consecutive year the sides have met in English football’s biggest youth competition.
The Blues first team face Arsenal this weekend in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Guardiola’s side travel to Wembley following a 3-0 victory over Southampton on Saturday.
In the Championship, Brighton’s promotion came at the expense of Wigan Athletic.
The 2-1 loss means the Latics remain in the relegation zone, five points adrift of safety with only three games remaining.
It’s a north-west derby tonight in League 1 as Bolton Wanderers host Bury at the Macron Stadium.
The Trotters will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 loss against Oldham on Saturday.
Whilst Bury will hope to grab three vital points in the relegation battle.
Ian Henderson’s brace kept Rochdale’s hopes of promotion alive with a 2-0 victory over Coventry on Monday.
The Dale are three points off the playoffs with two games remaining in League 1.
Manchester City Women reached the FA Cup Final for the first time in their history on Monday.
Nick Cushing’s side beating Liverpool Ladies 1-0 thanks to a second half strike from Melissa Lawley.
A victory over Birmingham City in the final would make it five trophies in nine months for the Blues.