Europa League permutations: What Manchester United need to qualify for knockout stages Manchester United have put themselves in a strong position to reach the Europa League knockout stages as Rangers visit in a huge British clash.
Three points from their opening three games during the death throws of Erik ten Hag’s tenure left United fearing elimination from Europe entirely, but wins over POAK, Bodo/Glimt and Vikoria Plzen under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and then Ruben Amorim has them sitting in automatic qualification spots with two games to play.
If Man Utd draw with Rangers: A draw should also secure a play-off spot but United will be left needing to win in Bucharest next week to hopefully avoid a play-off.
Rangers come to town tonight looking to boost their own chances of reaching the knockout stages, and ideally without the need of a play-off round next month.
If Man Utd beat Rangers: Three valuable points will confirm at least a play-off spot and all but secure automatic qualification for the last-16 stage.
