🎧 The Europa League Debrief
Want more analysis of wins for Manchester United and Tottenham in the Europa League?Steve Crossman, former United coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson discuss Thursday's games in the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.Listen on BBC Sounds
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Man United complete signing of Brazilian Cunha from Wolves
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BBC News
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- BBC News
'I dreamed of wearing the red shirt'
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The Independent
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- The Independent
Spurs edge closer to announcing new manager
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