LONDRES – Manchester United led English football’s tributes to Queen Elizabeth II earlier than their 1-0 defeat towards Real Sociedad within the Europa League, whereas Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch’s demise on Thursday.

United, West Ham and Arsenal gamers – the Premier League groups in motion in Europe’s second and third tier tournaments – all wore black armbands after the Queen died aged 96 earlier within the day.

There have been sombre atmospheres at Old Trafford and the London Stadium, with United and West Ham each holding a minute’s silence prior to kick-off.

West Ham followers sang ‘God save the Queen’ throughout their 3-1 win towards Romanian aspect FCSB within the Europa Conference League.

The demise of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch was introduced after Arsenal had already kicked off at FC Zurich, so the Gunners had a minute’s silence earlier than the beginning of the second half of their 2-1 Europa League win.

Former United, Chelsea and Tottenham supervisor Jose Mourinho paid a sombre tribute to the Queen after Roma’s 2-1 Europa League loss at Bulgarian aspect Ludogorets.

“I’m so sorry. I have lived in England for many years, my family is there,” Mourinho advised Sky Sport Italy.

“I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t appreciate this great woman, I’m sorry.”

During an immaculately noticed minute’s silence in Manchester, United’s gamers linked arms whereas Sociedad did the identical on the opposite aspect of the centre-circle.

Several United followers have been seen crying within the stands, whereas Sociedad’s followers held their blue and white scarves aloft in tribute throughout the minute’s silence.

There had been no pre-match music and the digital promoting hoardings have been switched off, whereas flags at Old Trafford have been at half-mast as an indication of the membership’s “utmost respect” for the Queen.

“Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen,” a membership assertion mentioned.

“The club recognises her immense contribution to public life, including sport, both here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world.”

‘TRULY SADDENED’

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: “UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s most-respected figures.

“Our ideas are along with her household and the President of the English Football Association Prince William, in addition to with the residents of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms.”

The usual chants in support of United and against the club’s owners the Glazer family were heard once the game started, but the atmosphere felt more subdued than usual.

Erik Ten Hag described Brazil forward Antony as United’s “lacking hyperlink” after the Brazil ahead scored on his debut towards Arsenal on Sunday following his £82 million transfer from Ajax.

But the 22-year-old struggled to make any impression throughout a disjointed United efficiency.

Cristiano Ronaldo was making solely his second United begin this season, whereas Brazil midfielder Casemiro was given his first begin since arriving from Real Madrid.

Neither participant might spark United, who noticed a thirty fifth minute header from Ronaldo accurately disallowed for offside.

Sociedad clinched their victory within the 59th minute when United defender Lisandro Martinez was controversially penalised for handball.

The ball solely hit Martinez’s arm after bouncing off his knee however following a VAR test the choice was confirmed and Brais Mendez stroked the spot-kick previous David De Gea.

After profitable 4 successive Premier League video games, United have been beaten for the third time in boss ten Hag’s reign.

Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut because the Premier League leaders recovered from their first defeat of the season at United final weekend.

Marquinhos, signed from Sao Paulo in June, completed first-time from a low Eddie Nketiah cross within the sixteenth minute to put Arsenal forward.

Zurich equalised simply earlier than half-time when Mirlind Kryeziu transformed a penalty after a foul within the field by Nketiah.

Nketiah made amends by scoring the profitable aim simply after the hour mark, heading in from Marquinhos’s cross.

Elsewhere within the Europa League, PSV Eindhoven and Bodo/Glimt drew 1-1, with Cody Gakpo after Albert Gronbaek had given the Norwegian champions the lead.

Lazio beat Feyenoord 4-2 thanks to Matias Vecino’s double.