Branded possibly the worst Manchester United team in the club’s storied history by its manager Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils’ redemption for a shocking season rests on Europa League success.

A 3-1 home defeat to Brighton that drew Amorim’s stinging criticism of the current state of affairs at Old Trafford left United marooned in 13th in the Premier League and with little hope of a return to the Champions League next season.

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