How Russian Champions League hopefuls Rostov were forced to send kids out for 10-1 loss
Heard the one about the teenage keeper, named man of the match after a game in which he saved a penalty, but also conceded double figures in goals?
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2020 Schedule
10-3-7, 5th in Russian Premier League
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United edge past Rostov into Europa quarters
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Rostov can upset Man United - Mevlja
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Rooney, Martial ruled out of Rostov clash
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Rostov banned from playing on home pitch
The Russian Football Premier League has banned Rostov from playing on the pitch at their Olimp-2 stadium until the state of the surface improves.
Man United score away goal but give up lead
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Man Utd earn creditable draw at Rostov
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UEFA rules that Rostov pitch is playable
UEFA statement says: "The playing surface may not be in perfect condition, but has been deemed playable."
Mou upset by FC Rostov playing surface
Jose Mourinho says UEFA dismissed his complaints that FC Rostov's pitch is dangerous by saying the Manchester United players are insured.
Rostov pitch a 'problem' - Daniliants
Manchester United are facing yet another pitch "problem" as Rostov manager Ivan Daniliants believes the state of the Olimp-2 surface will shock them.
Bentley: United 'can't underestimate' Rostov
David Bentley -- the first Englishman to play in the Russian Premier League -- believes Manchester United could be undone at his former club Rostov.
Berdyev a tough draw for Mourinho
Rostov has become a fearless and ambitious club under Kurban Berdyev and could be Manchester United's biggest challenge in the Europa League.
Man United warn fans over safety in Rostov
Manchester United fans have been warned not to wear the club's colours when they are in Rostov, Russia, ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie.
Fan offers money to be Zlatan's mascot
A man apparently called the offices of FC Rostov this week and offered almost $3,000 to have his son serve as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's mascot.
United pay for fans' Rostov visas - reports
Manchester United are to cover the cost of Russian visas for fans travelling to their Europa League game against FC Rostov on March 9.
Mourinho: Rostov draw is bad for United
United facing a 5,000-mile round-trip to Rostov for the first leg on March 9 ahead of an FA Cup quarterfinal against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Europa: Tottenham exit, Roma advance
Athletic Bilbao crashed out of the Europa League in the round of 32 on Thursday with a 2-0 defeat at APOEL, falling 4-3 on aggregate.
Europa: Zlatan lifts Man United; Spurs lose
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's hat trick gave Manchester United a 3-0 win against St Etienne in a Europa League round of 32 first-leg clash at Old Trafford.
Europa: Man United to play St Etienne
Manchester United will take on St Etienne in the Europa League's round of 32, while Spurs will face Gent and Villarreal have been drawn against Roma.
2020-21 Prem Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenit St Petersburg | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | +28 | 42 |
| CSKA Moscow | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | +16 | 37 |
| Sochi | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | +10 | 36 |
| Spartak Moscow | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | +10 | 35 |
| Rostov | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 33 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 33 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 31 |
| Krasnodar | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | +16 | 31 |
| Rubin Kazan | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | +1 | 31 |
| FC Khimki | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 28 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 26 |
| FC Ural Ekaterinburg | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | -7 | 22 |
| FC Rotor Volgograd | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -19 | 17 |
| FC Arsenal Tula | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -17 | 14 |
| FC Ufa | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -18 | 13 |
| FC Tambov | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -18 | 13 |
2020-21 Team LeadersRussian Premier League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsRussian Premier League
Goal Difference4Tied-6th
Goals Scored26Tied-6th
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded22Tied-4th