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Ajax v Man Utd: RequestABets for Europa League final


Charlie Nicholas and the Sporting Life tipping team make RequestABet suggestions for tonight's Europa League final between Ajax and Manchester United.

RequestABet is a service of our betting partners Sky Bet which allows punters to get their own suggested bet priced up.

To do so they can simply tweet @SkyBet using the hashtag #RequestABet.

Charlie Nicholas' RequestABet


Marcus Rashford to score at any time, United to win to nil and over 45 booking points (all in 90 mins) at 11/1

Jose Mourinho will recall all of his big names for the Europa League final on Wednesday night, but much of their hopes will fall on the shoulders of young Marcus Rashford, who has once again flourished when Manchester United have needed him.

This is obviously an incredibly young Ajax side but they will have learned a lot from being edged out of the Eredivisie title race on the final day. What impact that will have had on them in the short term remains to be seen.

If it becomes a wide-open game then Ajax have the goals in them to make it competitive and Mourinho knows that, so expect him to keep it tight and exploit the youngsters when they over-commit by using Rashford's pace.

What we do know is Mourinho has often got the best out of his side on the big occasions this season, but that has certainly not been accompanied by exciting football.

Ajax's discipline is also key. They're not as strong physically as United and could come undone if they try to match them in that department, having picked up two red cards in their last three Europa League games.

Sporting Life's RequestABet


Ajax to win, Kasper Dolberg to score at any time & five or more Ajax corners (all in 90 mins) at 12/1 (backed in from 14/1)

Ajax to win – The Dutch have really caught the eye in the competition this season and their attack-minded play certainly has the ability to cause this unreliable United side many problems. They look overpriced which contributes to making the overall bet a hefty price.

Kasper Dolberg to score at any time – The teenager has been a revelation in 2016/17 having started the season expecting to play in the reserves. He’s now got 22 for the season and has scored in nine of his last 12 games, including both legs of the semi-final. The focal point of the attack looks sure to play a key role if Ajax are to win.

Over 4.5 Ajax corners – Ajax’s 4-3-3 formation gives them real width and they will certainly look to get plenty of crosses into the box. They’ve managed at least five corners in 11 of their last 12 matches and should continue that run with their front-foot approach.

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