Fabio Borini struck the crossbar with an excellent curled effort from just inside the area, which left David de Gea high and dry
Browsing: Robin Van Persie
Olympiakos threatened throughout to grab the goal that would see the Greek side advance on away goals, but United defended stoically and can now look forward to a tie against one of Europe’s truly elite sides in the next round
The Dutchman’s voicing of disquiet at the dismal campaign echoes Rio Ferdinand’s comments earlier in the season, when the defender questioned the manager David Moyes’ approach of naming the side close to kick-off
And, with a visit to Arsenal on Wednesday, there is no end to the trouble in sight for Manchester United
The win moves Stoke out of the relegation zone and into mid-table
The defeat left Cardiff rooted to the bottom
“He picked up a thigh strain in taking a corner kick which led to the goal (against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday)
Welbeck had set United on the path to what would have been a priceless away victory, but Taison’s equaliser for the home side 15 minutes from time made sure the spoils were shared
In contrast, Manchester United Manager, David Moyes, endured a depressing day. Moyes failed to claim a hoped-for first win at Anfield following 12 unsuccessful visits with Everton
And although it is a match United will enter without a significant close-season signing – something they have been pursuing strongly – Moyes is still excited
“It is always nice to score, especially at Wembley,” the prolific
Dutch striker told the crowd
Even if Manchester United loses the remaining four matches and Manchester wins its, there would still be a four point difference between the two teams at the end of the season
Despite the profits fall, cash reserves rose to £123 million from £115 million
The Dutchman struck his 12th goal in all competitions with an effort that deflected in after just 32 seconds