Manchester United's Europa League final loss to Tottenham Hotspur has left the team's future uncertain.

What happened?

The Red Devils' defeat in Bilbao capped off a historically poor season, with the team missing out on the Champions League next year. Manager Ruben Amorim, who was hired in November, has overseen the team's slide down the Premier League table. The team currently sits 16th, far outside the European qualification positions, and has suffered a club-record 18 defeats.

Why it matters for Manchester United

The Europa League final offered Manchester United a chance to redeem an underwhelming campaign with a trophy and a spot in European soccer's top club competition. However, defeat brings into focus how much work needs to be done during the offseason. Amorim faced questions from the media about his own future at the club after defeat in Spain, refusing to rule out leaving if the owners decide he isn’t the right man for the job.

What comes next?

Despite the uncertainty, Amorim appears to have the support of Manchester United's players, with Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes voicing their support for him. Shaw said Amorim is “100% the right man” for the United manager job, while Fernandes concurred, saying “I don’t think what happened this season shows exactly what he is as a manager.” As of our latest update, Manchester United is currently 3rd in the League, with 71 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWDWW. Their last result was a 3-0 win over Brighton on 2026-05-24, and their next fixture is against Atletico Madrid on 2026-08-01. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd | | Points | 71 | | Recent form | WWDWW | | Last result | Brighton 0-3 Manchester United | | Next fixture | vs Atletico Madrid (away, 2026-08-01)