Manchester United face one of the toughest tests since their existence as they fight for a Champions League spot with only one match to go. Currently sitting at the sixth place, two places below their rivals Man City, the Red Devils need a miracle to qualify for next season’s Champions League action.
Mathematically, Louis Van Gaal’s men can still qualify for the coveted European competition but only if they beat Bournemouth by not less than 19 goals. Sounds impossible? No. In the world of football, anything is possible.
The Red Devils will face The Cherries at a yet-to-be-confirmed date following the abandonment of their planned fixture due to security concerns at Old Trafford. A suspicious package that was discovered inside Old Trafford triggered the attention of fans and officials who had turned up for the crunch tie. The match was postponed to allow bomb experts and law enforcers to comb the stadium for dangerous packages.
Back to the race for a Champions League spot, the two city rivals are separated by three points, but Manuel Pellegrini’s side has a higher goal difference of 18 goals. Hence, Louis Van Gaal’s men need to score at least 19 goals to topple the Etihad outfit from the fourth spot.
Failure to secure a Champions League spot and the FA Cup could mark the final days of LVG’s career at Old Trafford. The Dutch tactician has been under fire lately following a string of poor results that have reduced the former giants to fourth-place finishers.
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