A die-hard supporter in the opposing team's end of the stadium sent a picture of fans positioned in trees with a view of the Stadionul Zimbru. A rendition of "You've only come to see United" was skipped by Chisinau's 600 away-day supporters because the locals' enthusiasm for Manchester United was so high.

They were jovial and audible even though the country they were in was one that they probably would never have imagined visiting. United has won three consecutive games away from home for the first time since December of 2020, when they were unable to play at Goodison Park, St. Mary's, or the London Stadium due to security concerns.

The squad that Sheriff defeated Real Madrid in the Bernabeu last season has since been dismantled, and the team, with the exception of a rasper that David de Gea anxiously watched bounce past his post, has never looked capable of recording another upset victory.

Also, compare the ratings of United's players with those of Sheriff.

After a lackluster showing against Real Sociedad, Manchester United has managed to regain some forward motion during this peculiar stretch of two European games in the span of 28 days. Erik ten Hag had the luxury of giving players like Scott McTominay, Diogo Dalot, and Cristiano Ronaldo breathers, and all three players were able to maintain their fine form despite the calm evening.

Because of how competitive the domestic landscape is, United has a lot to gain by making a run at the Europa League during a season that could still end with them playing in Europe or going home empty handed. If you were to win Group E, you would avoid having to play a round-of-32 double-header against a team that had been eliminated from the Champions League.

Both Man United and Arsenal have released statements to mark the passing ofQueen Elizabeth II.

Before each of their UEFA Europa League matches, clubs from the United Kingdom observed a minute of silence in memory of those who had passed away.

The pitch appeared to be as harsh as some of the buildings in Moldova because it was dry and cramped. It was possible to get the impression that they were playing at Loftus Road from the images shown on television, and United needed some time to adjust to their opponents' level of commitment.

That is a necessary step for western European teams to take when they travel to the east, and Lisandro Martinez's astute pass to Cristiano Ronaldo in the 15th minute was as good as a breakthrough, despite the fact that the Portuguese player fell helplessly inside the penalty area. Two minutes later, Jadon Sancho scored the game's only goal for United from the next pierced pass provided by Christian Eriksen.

Sancho did not score his third goal of the previous season until the month of February, and he has improved with every United managerial appointment. He scored his first goal for the club under Michael Carrick, embarked on his richest spell of form while Ralf Rangnick was in charge, and increased his effectiveness while Erik ten Hag was in charge.

It was especially fortuitous that he scored just hours after Gareth Southgate passed over him once again when selecting the England squad. Because of the intense focus that is placed on a marquee name at United and the amount of media attention that the club receives, Sancho is starting to become a victim of his own profile.

In spite of his lackluster play for over a year and despite having a price tag of one hundred million pounds, Jack Grealish has been given a pass by City. Southgate gives Grealish a pass despite the fact that he has only started one game in the Premier League so far this year and has not contributed to a single goal.

When Sancho has been in England camp, the coaching staff there has not always shown much interest in him. They should drive down Birch Road at Carrington, because Sancho is one of the players who is most willing to stop for selfies and sign autographs on his way out of the United training complex. He rejoiced in Chisinau by brandishing a shinpad that had been given to him by a supporter of his cause.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had the intention of making Sancho and Grealish teammates, despite the fact that both players operate from the left side of the field for their national teams and are therefore direct competitors. Grealish was left on the sidelines for some time because Southgate, a traditionalist, delayed his call-up to the national team, but he has made up for lost time by making some game-changing cameos during the European Championship.

Now, Sancho is the objectively more deserving inclusion; however, Southgate has long since broken his promise to select players based on their current form rather than their reputations. Next week, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw, two players who have contributed to Manchester United's difficult start to the season, will report to St. George's Park, but Jadon Sancho will not be included. The United States benefited from England's defeat.

In exactly two weeks on Sunday, Sancho will have the pleasure of going back to his old stomping ground at City. He made a classy equalizer against City in the previous season, and he will almost certainly start on the left side of the field again. Grealish simply cannot have the same level of assurance.