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Erik ten Hag ‘realistic’ about Man Utd’s bid to qualify for Champions League

Source: PA Wire

Erik ten Hag has pledged to keep fighting for Champions League qualification but is “realistic” about the difficult task facing injury-hit Manchester United.

After winning the Carabao Cup during a promising first campaign in charge, things have gone downhill this term and the Red Devils’ hopes of returning to the continent’s top competition are fading.

Thursday’s trip to Chelsea is one of nine matches remaining for sixth-placed United, who in fourth and nine behind Tottenham in what could prove a fifth and final qualification spot.

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