The “Red Devils” have looked dismal throughout the season, leading to a disgraceful exit from the Champions League and mediocre results in the English Premier League. Currently, Erik ten Hag’s team sits in eighth place in the Premier League table, with 54 points earned. They are three points behind Newcastle, who occupy a European qualification spot. However, in comparison to their rivals, Man United doesn’t seem like a contender for a place in the Conference League in recent rounds. In the previous round, Man United hosted London’s Arsenal and lost 0-1. Overall, in the last five rounds, Man United has managed only one victory, with two draws and two defeats.
The “Magpies” surprised last season when they managed to secure a place in the Champions League. However, they failed to make an impact in the main European competition. Moreover, their participation in the Champions League led to Newcastle’s poor performance in the first part of the season, causing them to lose the chance to replicate the success of the previous campaign. Only after their elimination from European competitions did the team’s results stabilize, and Newcastle began to earn points. Currently, the “Magpies” are in 6th place, which grants them a spot in the Conference League. However, two teams could surpass Newcastle – Chelsea has the same number of points, while Man United is three points behind. In the last round, Newcastle hosted Brighton and drew 1-1, allowing the “aristocrats” to catch up with them.
