Man Utd’s ‘Worst Ever’ Season: Europa League Now Their Last Hope for Redemption

MANCHESTER — After being slammed by manager Ruben Amorim as possibly the worst Manchester United team in history, the Red Devils' hopes of salvaging a disastrous season now rest on success in the Europa League.

A 3-1 defeat to Brighton left United languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, dashing their Champions League dreams. However, winning the Europa League in Bilbao could provide a pathway back to Europe’s elite competition and lift the dark mood surrounding Amorim's early tenure.

Sitting seventh in the 36-team Europa League table, United will face Rangers at home tomorrow, with a top-eight finish ensuring direct passage to the last 16. Amorim, who’s only won five of 15 games so far, sees this as a crucial chance to regroup and implement his style.

Rangers, sitting just one point behind United, come into the match as underdogs but have impressed on the European stage, recently defeating Nice 4-1 in France. Their manager, Philippe Clement, is determined to make a statement against the struggling Red Devils.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou also faces pressure, with Spurs sitting 15th in the Premier League after losing seven of their last nine games. Postecoglou’s focus is on securing silverware in the Europa League, FA Cup, or League Cup to turn around a season plagued by injuries.

Other notable Europa League matchups include Lazio hosting Real Sociedad and Fenerbahce facing Lyon, with both clubs needing wins to stay in contention.