If Manchester United are to grace the Champions League in 2020-21 then they will need to sneak in “via the back door”, says Paul Parker, with the Europa League presenting their only path to a standing among the continental elite.
The Red Devils consider themselves to still be in the running for a top-four finish in the Premier League, but they sit 10 points off the pace at present.
Parker cannot see his former club bridging that gap, meaning that they will need to land a major trophy in order to book a place in Europe’s premier club competition for next season.