Erik Ten Hag, the Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has reacted to Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Burnley, who sit comfortably in the 19th position in the Premier League table.
The United boss, while speaking to BBC Match of the Day, admitted that the team will likely play in the Europa League next season after securing 54 points in 34 matches.
Antony led United in the 79th minute before Zeki Amdouni equalised from the spot.
The result leaves Ten Hag’s men in sixth place with 54 points and four fixtures left.
United are 12 points behind Aston Villa, who occupy the last Champions League spot.
Ten Hag was asked about the likely Europa League qualification, and he replied: “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.”
