It has taken Erik ten Hag one season to put Manchester United back where they belong – in the Champions League.
After starting with two defeats, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious exit and a record 7-0 mauling at arch rivals Liverpool, Ten Hag deserves huge credit for steering United to a top-four finish.
Next season the challenge will be to try to close the gap on champions City, which currently stands at 17 points, too big a gap for United to be considered title contenders next term, even if they land top transfer target Harry Kane this summer.