Manchester United appears to have only one way to salvage their season and this way is by winning the UEFA Europa League. It would therefore be crucial for the English record champions to secure a strong first-leg result in Lyon. This clash is also between two Portuguese coaches, who are under some amoubt of pressure. Paulo Fonseca is approaching his 50th Europa League match as a coach and has sufficient experience to extend his team's recent run. Lyon are currently unbeaten in seven Europa League matches as the team recorded four wins and three draws. Man United are slightly favorized by specilaists. Lyon have never won a competitive match against the Red Devils in four attempts recording two draws and two losses and have suffered two defeats in their last six Europa League home games. On the other hand, the English record champions have lost only one of their last 21 Europa League matches.