Manchester Clubs earned victory in Europa League

Ashley Young, left, shoots past Ajax's Vurnon Anita

 The second half goals from Manchester United ensure the easy return leg as they beat Ajax 2-0.

The opener came after 59 minutes when Nani's cross from the right broke off the captain, Jan Vertonghen, and Young, coming off the other flank and into the centre of the penalty area, slotted a finish into the net.

The second goal was forced home by Javier Hernández after he had been picked out by Rooney. Valencia passed Hernandez, who finds Rooney and the striker lifted his head and passed back to Hernandez who bobbled a shot under the keeper.

Manchester City forced a late win from a Sergio Agüero goal but this entertaining contest was tainted by the racist chants aimed at Mario Balotelli and Yaya Touré,

Kolo Touré was shocked to hear at what sounded like monkey noises made at his brother when he disputed a decision made by the referee and Balotelli also seemed to draw a similar noise as the opening 45 minutes drew to a close. The Italian was then subjected to more chants when he was replaced by Agüero in the 77th minute.

Porto have been constantly attacking from left and after 27 minutes the opener arrived Hulk Hulk crossed from the left into the box where Varela beat Vincent Kompany for the finish.

Ten minutes after the break City had a lucky equalliser. Tour played the ball long into the box aiming Balotelli and Pereira as both jumped and a Porto defender knocked it in.

their late strike from close range, after Touré pulled the ball back for the unmarked Agüero.