"Massively impressed": Michael Owen makes Europa League prediction on Manchester United vs Roma

Michael Owen has given his prediction on the Europa League clash between Manchester United and Roma. The two sides are set to face each other on Thursday night in the first leg of the semi-final in the European competition. And speaking about the upcoming clash, Owen has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to secure a 1 - 0 win over the rivals. "Manchester United come into this after playing out a cagey 0-0 draw away to Leeds at the weekend. United are a patient side, especially on the road, and despite getting it right on their travels most of the time this season, they were made to settle for a point on Sunday," the pundit said.  "Roma suffered a 3-2 defeat against Cagliari, not the ideal preparation going into a Europa League semi-final first leg. "That said, I think the Italians would settle for that kind of result here. They’ll be all too aware of how important it is to take a goal or two back to Italy. "For all I’ve been massively impressed by United on the road this season, they’ve made a marked improvement on home soil over the last month or so. "It’s now 10 home matches unbeaten for the Red Devils, and on a night where I think goals will be at a premium, I reckon it’ll be Ole Gunnar Solkjaer’s side that go into the second leg with a slight advantage. It’s 1-0 Manchester United for me."

Source: Metro UK 

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