Manchester United have endured a disastrous season but it could still conclude with some silverware after they qualified for the Europa League final earlier this week.

A 7-1 aggregate victory over Athletic Club means Ruben Amorim's side will head back to Bilbao in 10 just days where they will face Tottenham following their 5-1 triumph against Bodo/Glimt over two legs.

Ange Postecoglou's side have also struggled significantly in domestic competitions this season but they have beaten Man United three times this season. For Spurs, winning the trophy would end a 17-year wait for one while for United, it would be a good end to an unacceptable season.It is also worth remembering that the winners of the Europa League automatically qualify for the Champions League next season, but for United that may not necessarily be the case.

According to old UEFA rules, two clubs under the same control were prevented from competing even in different European competitions. As Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds a stake in both Man United and Ligue 1 outfit Nice, it would have been impossible for the two clubs to both be playing European football.

Despite losing 2-0 to Rennes on Saturday night, Nice are in a great position to qualify for Champions League football in the next campaign as they currently sit fourth in the Ligue 1 table. (PUNCH)

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