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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Alex James

Manchester United must do something they've only done twice this year to keep Champions League bid on track

The City Ground, April 16. Manchester United were in town needing points in their fight for Champions League football.

Erik ten Hag's side prevailed 2-0 thanks to goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot to claim an important three points. The result lifted the Reds to third, with a three-point cushion on Newcastle in fourth and 15 to Liverpool.

Fast forward a month and those two clubs have reeled United in as the trio battle for two Champions League places. Ten Hag and Co have their destiny in their own hands but defeat on the south coast against Bournemouth would pile the pressure on the remaining home games with Chelsea and Fulham.

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