For all their awful domestic form, both clubs' financial clout and the Premier League's depth always gave them a chance in Europe

All the reaction as Manchester United and Tottenham win Europa League semi-final first legs, and Chelsea win Conference League semi-final first leg; plus Premier League news conferences.

For both Manchester United and Tottenham, this competition provides a route to saving their seasons, where they sit 14th and 16th respectively in the Premier League. Manchester United's trophy drought may not be as long as the 17-year drought that Ange Postecoglou is looking to bring to an end,

Breaking down all the European qualification permutations — including why the battle for eighth place in the Premier League is now on

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