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Manchester United need to rely on Man City and Arsenal for Champions League lifeline

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There's a certain irony to Manchester United now being able to focus on qualifying for next year's Champions League, given their woeful performance in this season's edition could see their chances reduced.

United's elimination from Europe's flagship competition was confirmed with a 1-0 defeat at home to Bayern Munich and a damp performance befitting of their continental efforts throughout.

In reality, Erik ten Hag's side faced an uphill battle after losing their opening two games for the first time ever. Victory at home to FC Copenhagen brought hope but proved an isolated incident - they picked up one point from their final three matches.

United became the first Premier League team to concede 15 goals in the group stage. Another unwanted record broken. ALSO READ: Potter links show United problem with Ten Hag ALSO READ: Ten Hag could have just a month to save United job That they finished bottom of Group A has been seen as a blessing among some supporters.

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