: United controlled 68% of possession, though Sheriff briefly threatened through Iyayi Atiemwen before Sancho’s opener. Match 2: Manchester United 3-0 Sheriff Tiraspol Old Trafford, England

: A firm header from a Luke Shaw cross shortly after coming on as a substitute.

: Jadon Sancho opened the scoring in the 17th minute after a precise passing sequence involving Christian Eriksen. Cristiano Ronaldo then doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 39th minute for his first-ever Europa League goal and 699th career club goal.

United secured their first victory of the European campaign with a professional away performance.