Manchester United scrape through to the Europa League final after 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo [Best Tweets]

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final, second-leg football match between Manchester United and Celta Vigo at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 11, 2017. Manchester United won through to the final after the game ended 1-1, United winning 2-1 on aggregate. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Manchester United scraped through to the final of the Europa League after a 1-1 draw in the semifinal second leg ensured a 2-1 aggregate win over Celta Vigo

A jittery performance saw Manchester United edge past Celta Vigo by the slimmest of margins as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The result gave Manchester United a 2-1 aggregate win and ensured their progression into the final of the Europa League due to be played later this month.

It didn’t take long for Manchester United to grab a big foothold in the tie as Marouane Fellaini headed home the opener – which was also their second goal in the semifinal – after Marcus Rashford found him with a delightful pinpoint cross.

However, with just five minutes left in regulation time, Celta Vigo sent the home fans into jitters as Facundo Roncaglia tapped in the leveller. But, Jose Mourinho’s men hung on for the remainder of the match to earn the close aggregate victory over the Spanish opponents.

The result earned Manchester United a date in the final with Ajax, with the match set to be played in Stockhold on May 24. Here are the best tweets that emerged in the aftermath of the match

Manchester United fans were elated as the Red Devils reached their first Europa League final:

Jose Mourinho was the toast of the Manchester United supporters following his celebration at the end of the match:

Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini combined for the first goal and the duo were lauded by the Manchester United fans:

Finally, Eric Bailly was a major talking point after his dismissal meant that the Ivorian will miss the final later this month:

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