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Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League semi-finals thanks to a dramatic late winner from Harry Maguire in extra time against Lyon.
Old Trafford witnessed a nine-goal thriller on Thursday night.
United edged past the French side 5-4 in a game packed with drama.
The game included a red card and multiple comebacks.
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The Red Devils looked down and out when Alexandre Lacazette put Lyon 4-2 ahead in the 109th minute.
However, a late rally saw them turn the tie around.
Bruno Fernandes halved the deficit from the penalty spot in the 114th minute.
That was before substitute Kobbie Mainoo equalised just six minutes later.
With penalties looming, Harry Maguire climbed highest in the 121st minute to head home the winner and send United into the Europa League semi-final 7-6 on aggregate.
Among the supporters glued to the action was world darts champion and proud United fan Luke Littler.
Despite usually being occupied with darts fixtures during Europa League nights, Littler was following every moment of the quarter-final decider.
Luke Littler sends request to Harry Maguire after netting winner
After Maguire’s dramatic extra-time header, Littler took to Instagram with a light-hearted request for the defender.
Sharing a clip of the goal, Littler wrote: “@harrymaguire93 can you wear the no9 next year please sir u beauty [love heart eyes emoji].”
Maguire soon responded by reposting Littler’s message on his Instagram story, adding four laughing emojis.
The centre-back started the match in defence but was pushed further forward by Ruben Amorim during extra time with United chasing the game.
It proved an inspired decision as Maguire delivered the decisive goal.
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Even though few would have expected Amorim to rely on a centre-back to win such a high-stakes match.
United’s injury-hit forward line left the manager short of option.
Joshua Zirkzee is sidelined and only Rasmus Hojlund is available as a recognised striker.
Kobbie Mainoo, who has shown promise in the false nine role, also played his part with the equaliser against Lyon.
Amorim will be hoping for more contributions like Maguire’s as United aim to go all the way in the Europa League this season.
Luke Littler reacts to Manchester United’s dramatic extra-time comeback in the Europa League quarterfinal
“When I die, bury me in Manchester United [shirt] because I might just come back” pic.twitter.com/NkNVt9qvnH
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