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Man Utd are now Europa League favourites, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United are now "one of the top favourites" to win the Europa League.

United suffered a 3-2 defeat away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday which ensured that they missed out on qualification for the Champions League knockout stages.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men only needed a point at Red Bull Arena to progress from Group H, but goals from Angelino, Amadou Haidara and Justin Kluivert gave last season's semi-finalists a memorable victory.

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Although a late Bruno Fernandes penalty and an own goal from Ibrahima Konate gave United hope of a dramatic comeback, they ultimately fell short after another erratic performance defined by individual errors at the back.