What do Manchester United need to qualify for Europa League? European qualification rules explained

Manchester United progressed to the final of the FA Cup with a chaotic victory over Coventry City at Wembley on Sunday afternoon.

After squandering a three-goal lead inside the final 25 minutes, United got the job done on penalties, winning 4-2. As a reward, they will face Manchester City in next month's final.

Progression to the final gives United an alternative route into Europe for the 2024/25 campaign, offering them a possible lifeline. With six league games left to play, the Reds are embroiled in a battle with a handful of other clubs to secure European qualification via their Premier League finishing position.

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United, who face Sheffield United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, are currently seventh in the standings after a run of four league games without a victory. United last registered a league win on March 9, beating Everton 2-0.

With the number of games left continuing to run out, MEN Sport has taken a close look at the current situation in the race for Europe and how United could find a way into any of three competitions for next term.

Ahead of Wednesday night's clash with Sheffield United, the Reds are seventh in the table, locked on 50 points. They are behind sixth-placed Newcastle United on goal difference and two points ahead of eighth-placed West Ham United, who lost 5-2 to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Chelsea are one place further back, currently occupying ninth on 47 points. The Londoners have three games in hand on West Ham and one on United and Newcastle.

Looking further up the ladder, Tottenham