Manchester United supporters might be dreading the prospect of Thursday night European football next season, but tonight they might be able to finally enjoy some.
The brief mention of the Europa League is enough to trigger flashbacks of the penalty shootout defeat to Villarreal in the final last year, a match that typified the unfulfilled potential under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
After victory against Brighton on Tuesday night, United once again captured the lead in the most underwhelming of top-four races this season, though they could soon lose that advantage if one of the other three chaotic contenders manages to find some sort of form in the weeks ahead.
