Originally Posted by Judio:
“And dont suggest the results because Bilbao are 32 up with a home leg and they are still showing that one !!!!”
And the simple answer is, even though a recovery by Man United looks unlikely, it will still bring in more viewers than any of the other games available.
Should United go out next week which looks very likely now, then assuming they are still in C5 will follow City from the Quarter Finals onwards instead. City should bounce back at home, having only conceded one goal away.
Here's the official copy from Channel 5 about their Quarter Final coverage on March 29th:
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“Live coverage of the first leg of one of the Quarter Finals of this year’s Europa League, featuring, assuming they progressed to this stage, either Manchester United or Manchester City. Presented by Jim Rosenthal, who is joined by Stan Collymore and Pat Nevin. Commentary by Dave Woods and Graham Taylor.
A goal from on-loan Brazilian defender Xandao gave Sporting Lisbon a 1-0 victory in a closely fought first leg tie against Manchester City in their Round of 16 match against the Lions. Did the wealth of attacking riches at the disposal of manager Roberto Mancini book the Blues a place in the Quarter Finals when the Portuguese club visited the City of Manchester Stadium?
Meanwhile, cross-town rivals Manchester United faced an even more trying task after Athletic Bilbao’s shock 3-2 victory at Old Trafford in the first leg of their Round of 16 game. Despite England striker Wayne Rooney converting a late penalty to give the Red Devils a chance, they will have had their work cut out against the Spanish side who boast in-form striker and national team lynchpin Fernando Llorente in their forward line in the second leg. Did they do enough to progress?
If either or both of the Manchester teams make it through to the Quarter Finals of this competition, the pick of action will be on Channel 5.
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Press: 5@outside-org.co.uk”
Source: C5 Press.