This archive report was first published on 3 October 2019.
Man United's Europa League campaign got off to a disappointing start with a goalless draw against AZ Alkmaar at Kyocera Stadium on October 3, 2019.
The Red Devils, who had won their Group L opener against Astana at Old Trafford, were hoping to build on the momentum away at AZ Alkmaar, but the Dutch side forced them to a barren draw.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made a couple of changes from the draw against Arsenal, with Mason Greenwood returning to the fold in the absence of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
However, the youngster, alongside Daniel James and Angel Gomes, all fired blanks despite James having an early scamper down the left-hand side a minute into action.
Aware of the danger, the home side announced their presence in the game and almost took an early lead only for Boadu's effort to be ruled out for an offside as the first half finished 0-0.
The second half of the match saw Solskjaer introduce Rashford in place of James, but the Englishman made little or no impact.
The encounter eventually finished 0-0, with both sides sharing the spoils in another frustrating night for Solskjaer.
