Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho score as Manchester United cruise to Europa League win at Sheriff Tiraspol

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season as Manchester United eased past Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 in Group E of the Europa League. Despite a tepid start from Erik ten Hag’s side, Jadon Sancho broke the deadlock after 15 minutes and Ronaldo added a second from the penalty spot minutes before half time.

Ad United took their foot off the gas in a second half that was almost entirely without incident, but the Premier League side still comfortably dispatched their Moldovan opposition. Europa League'Greatest of all time' Ronaldo will not accept role as a Europa League player — Scholes2 HOURS AGO The win sees United leapfrog Sheriff and move up to second place in Group E, just two points behind leaders Real Sociedad.

Given the English club schedule has been drastically affected by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Ten Hag’s side’s next fixture will be against rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in over a fortnight. Europa League tables Europa League fixtures/results Europa League top scorers More to follow Europa LeagueHow to watch Sheriff Tiraspol v Manchester United in the Europa LeagueYESTERDAY AT 10:51 TransfersMan Utd prepare to extend contracts for five players – Paper Round12/09/2022 AT 22:17