Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, addressed the club’s fans after a crucial win against Newcastle in their final match at Old Trafford this season. Despite a challenging season, Ten Hag thanked the fans for their unwavering support and promised that the season was not over yet, with upcoming games against Brighton and an FA Cup final against Manchester City.
The win against Newcastle has put United level on points with seventh-place Newcastle and three points behind sixth-place Chelsea. Chelsea’s recent victory against Brighton has intensified the race for European qualification, with Tottenham likely to finish in fifth place.
The match saw impressive performances from Christopher Nkunku and goals from Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck. Rasmus Hojlund’s late goal sealed the win for United, securing a crucial victory against a direct rival for European qualification.
Farewells were bid to departing players Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season. The stage is set for an exciting end to the season as teams vie for European spots and glory in the upcoming FA Cup final.
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