All they have to do is avoid a four-goal defeat and they will play against either Bodo/Glimt or Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final at Bilbao's San Mames stadium on May 21. Winning the Europa League would save United's season and return them to the Champions League even though they're languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Follow live as Manchester United host Athletic Club looking to book their place in the Europa League final

Manchester United is close to the Europa League final as it welcomes Athletic Club to town in the second leg of their semifinal clash on Thursday.