Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces nightmare Manchester United Europa League scenario
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIt's been a rollercoaster journey for Manchester United in recent weeks and months regarding European qualification. First, United fell away in the race for the top five, which became the top four again after England's UEFA co-efficient ranking dropped.
Then Erik ten Hag's side dropped even further down the Premier League table, finishing in a record low position of eighth which meant the club faced the prospect of having no European football at all next season.
But FA Cup glory ensured United's spot in the Europa League for 2024/25, with Chelsea dropping down to the Conference League and Newcastle losing out on European football altogether.
United's win in the cup final over City clinched a coveted Europa League spot. ALSO READ: Man United told Europa League fate as UEFA make threat over Sir Jim Ratcliffe ownership ALSO READ: INEOS could be about to get rid of something Ten Hag said he wanted at Man United United had to face a wait to get the green light to participate in the Europa League because UEFA regulations restrict two clubs who are owned by same entity competing in the same European competition.
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