Manchester United’s dismal campaign reached its lowest ebb on Wednesday evening as they were beaten in the battle of salvation by Tottenham Hotspur.
Their lifeless 1–0 defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final was characteristic of an extremely underwhelming and toxic campaign littered with devastating defeats. Ruben Amorim has continued the disappointing work of predecessor Erik ten Hag as things unravel further at Old Trafford.
Defeat in Bilbao not only saw Man Utd squander the opportunity to add major silverware to their trophy cabinet and subsequently appease a frustrated fanbase, it also means they missed out on crucial qualification to the Champions League. Due to a record-low Premier League finish—they’re currently 16th with one game to spare—they will not feature in any European competition next term.
Despite general underperformance over the past 12 years, since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, European football had still remained regular for the red half of Manchester. So, when is the last time they actualy failed in their bid for continental qualification?
