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Ten Hag Says Man Utd 'Must Do Everything' To Win FA Cup After Premier League Flop

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must "do everything" to reward the loyalty of the "best fans in the world" by winning the FA Cup following their worst finish to a Premier League season. Although United won 2-0 at Brighton on Sunday's final day of the campaign, that was only good enough for eighth place -- their worst position at the end of a season since they came 13th under celebrated manager Alex Ferguson in 1990. Hopes of qualifying for Europe next season now rest on United beating Manchester City in next weekend's FA Cup final.

Atalanta Can End 61-Year Wait For Trophy In Europa League Final

Atalanta have a date with history and Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday when the Italians aim to become the first team to beat the new German champions this season and win their first ever European final. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have in the Dublin Europa League final another shot at winning a first trophy in 61 years after losing the Italian Cup final against Juventus last week. The traditionally small club from Bergamo travel to Ireland in high spirits after securing a spot in next season's revamped Champions League. Star forwards Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca secured a 2-0 win at Lecce on Saturday which guaranteed Atalanta at least fifth spot in Serie A and led to a hero's welcome from supporters after they returned from Italy's extreme south.

Pep Guardiola Casts Doubt Over Long-Term Man City Future

Pep Guardiola cast doubt over his long-term future at Manchester City on Sunday after winning a historic fourth straight Premier League title, admitting it is difficult to find motivation after so much sustained success. City's 3-1 victory against West Ham sealed a sixth top-flight title in seven seasons under the Catalan, who has taken the club to extraordinary new levels since he arrived in 2016. His tally is exceeded only by Alex Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles during his long reign at Manchester United.