On the latest episode of The Football Reporters podcast, Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss Manchester United's need for Europa League success and the potential £100 million hit they will face should they fail to do so.
United are enduring their worst-ever season in the Premier League, with Ruben Amorim's side in 14th place after nine wins and 12 defeats.
After Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round exit compiled matters, United's last remaining hope for a trophy comes in the Europa League, with the first of two round-of-16 games against Real Sociedad coming on Thursday.
Would winning the European competition turn this year into a success, and what are the ramifications if they don't?
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