Manchester United concluded their disappointing season with a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Sunday, securing their worst-ever finish in the Premier League at eighth place. This marks a significant decline from their previous worst finish of seventh under David Moyes in the 2013-14 season.
The team's 14 league defeats this season are the highest since they suffered 16 losses during the 1989-90 campaign under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite the win against Brighton, United ended the season with a negative goal difference (minus-1) for the first time in 34 years.
This season has been particularly challenging for United under manager Erik ten Hag, with the team also finishing at the bottom of their Champions League group back in December. The upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25 presents a chance for redemption, as a victory would secure United a place in the Europa League group stages next season.
United's disappointing performance in the league means that their only route to European competition next season is through winning the FA Cup. The pressure will be on the team to deliver a strong performance against their rivals City at Wembley.
