Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag acknowledged that the team will likely compete in the Europa League next season.

His comments came during an interview with BBC’s Match of the Day following their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.

In the match, Antony put United ahead in the 79th minute, but Zeki Amdouni leveled the score with a penalty, resulting in a draw.

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The draw leaves United in sixth place with 54 points and four games remaining in the season. They are 12 points behind Aston Villa, who currently hold the last Champions League spot.

When asked about the possibility of Europa League qualification, ten Hag agreed that this outcome now seems likely.

“That is the facts. It is not easy to get fourth when you’re so far behind.

“We needed to win. The past few weeks, we’ve got in winning positions and then given it away. The gap is too big in this phase of the season.”