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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims Europa League final would be 'perfect' end to a difficult season with 'beautiful' chance for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to play in Sweden

Playing in the Europa League final in Sweden next month would be the 'perfect' way to end a difficult season for Manchester United, manager Jose Mourinho has said ahead of his side's quarter-final second leg against Anderlecht on Thursday.

With United struggling for consistency in the league and struggling to finish in the top four, winning the Europa League would bring the club not only a trophy they have never won but also an automatic berth in next season's Champions League.

Mourinho's side are currently fifth in the Premier League on 60 points, four behind Manchester City but with a game in hand.