Manchester United hope ‘missing piece of silverware’ saves season

It is one of the great ironies of football, but also a tribute to the pragmatism of Jose Mourinho, that the Europa League, a competition once much derided by Manchester United fans from their heady perch, today holds the future of their club so firmly in its grasp.

Manchester United hope ‘missing piece of silverware’ saves season
Wed, 24 May, 2017 - 01:00
Chris Hatherall

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