It took Man Utd 33 shots to score one goal against Omonia Nicosia as Scott McTominay came off the bench to net a stoppage-time winner at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s side were given a scare last week when they came from behind to beat the Cypriot side 3-2.
They would have expected a comfortable night this time around though in what was their first home game in five weeks.
Fabiano shone for Omonia between the sticks last week but injury meant Francis Uzoho started at Old Trafford.
The lifelong Man Utd fan produced the performance of his life to keep the hosts out until added time.
The Nigeria international produced save after save as Ten Hag’s men peppered the hosts’ goal, only for substitute McTominay to seal a 1-0 victory in third minute of stoppage time.
The win puts United on the cusp of qualification but finishing top of Group E remains crucial to avoid a knockout round play-off against one of the third-ranked teams from the Champions League group phase.
Only a remarkable result at home to Sheriff Tiraspol would threaten their chances of finishing in the top two, meaning the focus is on the fight for top spot in the final pool match at Real Sociedad on November 3.
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