Manchester United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.This season and next hang on whether United can complete the job against Athletic and go on to win the final against Tottenham or Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt,

United lead the semi-final 3-0 at the halfway stage.

Manchester United are halfway through to a Europa League final showdown with (presumably) Tottenham Hotspur after an unexpected 3-0 victory away to 10-man Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the semifinals on Thursday.