Man United’s Europa League Comedy of Errors…
Joshua Zirkzee, the man with the golden boot but oh-so-troubled heart, is ticked off. Why? Because Manchester United decided to play a game of “let’s make it look easy, then not win,” snatching a 1-1 draw from the jaws of victory against Real Sociedad.
Things were looking dandy at halftime. Ruben Amorim was probably doing a little jig on the sidelines as his team controlled the field like chefs at a cookie-baking showdown. Come the 58th minute, Zirkzee strikes with the precision of a laser-guided pen on a lowly strike, after Alejandro Garnacho played the role of assist magician.
But just when United fans thought it was time to re-watch their favorite victory celebrations, Bruno Fernandes’ handball brought a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Mikel Oyarzabal decided to channel his inner penalty-taking guru, leaving Andre Onana scratching his head in confusion.
In the end, Zirkzee showed classic post-match sulking, admitting this wasn’t the fairytale ending he’d imagined. Next week, Old Trafford awaits more drama. Until then, it’s back to the Premier League grind against Arsenal for our goal-scoring hero, who needs a goal tally like a squirrel needs more acorns before winter hits.
