PARIS — Manchester United and Tottenham both found much-needed relief from their Premier League struggles with Europa League victories yesterday.

Bruno Fernandes netted a last-minute winner in United’s 2-1 defeat of Rangers, while Son Heung-min scored twice in Spurs’ 3-2 triumph over Hoffenheim. Both teams moved closer to direct qualification for the last 16.

United appeared headed for disappointment when Rangers equalized in the 88th minute, but Fernandes salvaged the win with a stoppage-time strike. Despite a controversial disallowed goal earlier, United now sit fourth in the table, needing just a point from their final group game to secure a top-eight finish and avoid the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Spurs, currently in sixth place, relieved some pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Goals from Son and James Maddison earned them a crucial win ahead of their final group-stage match against Elfsborg. A victory will secure Spurs' spot in the top eight.

Postecoglou praised the win as a significant step forward, noting the importance of qualifying for the knockout rounds to give the team a break.