Preparation key to United's Europa victory, says Mourinho


Football Soccer - Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Final - Friends Arena, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden - 24/5/17 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho celebrates winning the Europa League with the trophy Reuters / Andrew Couldridge

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Manchester United finished the season on a high note by winning the Europa League because the club meticulously study their opponents before big games, manager Jose Mourinho said after a 2-0 victory over Ajax Amsterdam in Wednesday's final.

"I am very humble when I play finals," the Portuguese coach told a news conference after an emotional triumph that followed Monday's suicide bombing at a pop concert in Manchester that left 22 people dead and 64 injured.

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