Finally from Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, speaking to Sky Sports: “I think we had a difficult season, but one thing was constant and that was them [fans] being with us and backing the team. We are very pleased with it and we want to pay them back.
“Our last game [at home]. We wanted to thank them for sticking with us, we are in difficult times.
“We are in a transition at this club and the results are not what we expect.
“We also have our reasons, but it’s still a disappointing season.
“I am very pleased [with the performance against Newcastle]. In the past months we had many games where we were in winning positions but we couldn’t get over the line.
“Today was very good and we can bring Lisandro Martinez on, an experienced player and warrior in difficult moments.”
On Casemiro: “I think he played a very good game and used his experience and calmness. I was pleased with his performance.”
On youngsters: “This club is in a transition, we have had a disappointing season but in this disappointment we progressed some good young players; Rasmus Hojlund, Amad Diallo, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. It is good that three were on the scoresheet.”
On possibly winning the FA Cup: “I don’t talk about this moment. We have talk about Brighton.”
On his future at the club: “I cannot answer tonight this question as it is a very long answer.
“I don’t think it is the right moment to talk about this. I have to talk about the next game and then a great final – it a huge achievement even in a disappointing season.
“I see the positives this team is developing.”
Manchester United have conceded 58 Premier League goals this season.
The Red Devils last shipped more in a top-flight season in 1978-79 (63).
Manchester United will be in Europe if they better Newcastle’s result at the weekend. However, if Manchester United win the FA Cup that would take them into the Europa League instead of the Conference League and would drop the side finishing sixth into the Conference League.
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