The league seasons across Europe are coming towards a conclusion. Titles, European qualification, promotion and relegation are all still to be decided. The loan players from Manchester United still have a part to play in that. Here is an update on how they got on in the past week.
Europe
Here is where some of the higher profile stars that are seeking paths elsewhere.
It was a frustrating evening for Marcus Rashford on Wednesday. Barcelona lost their Champions League first-leg at home to Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid. He hit the crossbar with a free-kick in the second-half and had three other efforts saved. The 2-0 loss will make it an uphill task to recover from. They were back on winning form as they overcame Espanyol in the Catalan derby. He came off the bench in the 64th minute and scored the final goal in a 4-1 win. He also had two efforts saved.
Rasmus Hojlund came back into the starting lineup as Napoli drew with Parma. He provided the assist for Scott McTominay’s equaliser in the 60th minute. He was subbed off shortly afterwards. He had two efforts in the game himself but neither was on target.
Andre Onana’s Trapzonspor side dropped back to third as they were only able to draw with midtable Alanyaspor. He was unable to save the second-half penalty from the home side.
Lausanne remain in the lower half of the table. It was a disappointing afternoon on Sunday they lost 3-0 to Sion. Neither Sekou Kone nor Enzo Kana-Biyik saw any action.
Premier League
Jadon Sancho was missing from Aston Villa’s win away to Bologna on Thursday. He was also missing from their 1-1 draw away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Villa are hoping that he recovers from his recent injury to feature in their season run-in.
SPL
Jacob Devaney played the full 90 as St. Mirren were unlucky to lose to title chasers Glasgow Celtic. The away side looked the brighter for most of the game but were unable to find the killer touch. Devaney again impressed with his tackling and passing stats though (100% and 92%). They are just ahead of the relegation play-off spot as it stands.
Ethan Williams did not for Falkirk on Sunday. They lost a crazy encounter with Glasgow Rangers at home. The title chasers recovered from being two-nil down in the first half to eventually win 6-3.
EFL
Harry Amass remains out injured at Norwich City. He has returned to Old Trafford for checks on his hamstring damage.
Radek Vitek’s Bristol City saw their mini-winning streak come to an end at QPR. Both teams are currently locked in mid-table. Preparing for next season appears to be high on their agendas.
Toby Collyer was left out of the matchday squad as Hull City lost to Sheffield United. They were ahead with an early goal but a sending off proved to be pivotal. They then conceded two late goals. They still remain in the play-offs but are battling with others below.
Ethan Wheatley was absent as Bradford City lost 1-0 at home to play-off chasing Stevenage. It is a major blow to their faint hopes of automatic promotion.
It was a tough week for Rotherham United. Gabriele Biancheri came off the bench as they lost to relegation rivals Port Vale on Tuesday. They also lost 3-1 at home to Barnsley on Saturday. They look certain to be relegated to league Two now. Dan Gore returned from his suspension for the second game. Neither player were able to have the desired impact.
James Scanlon was missing again as Swindon’s automatic promotion hopes took a massive blow. They lost 3-0 to play-off chasers Colchester United. Down to ten men after 30 minutes, they were unable to hold on.
Ethan Ennis played almost the full game as Fleetwood won away to local rivals Accrington Stanley. He provided the assist for their opener, hit the crossbar and also had an effort saved.
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