'Man United have been a disaster in the Premier League this year': Paul Scholes
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has claimed that lifting the Europa League trophy would not be enough to salvage what he described as a 'disaster' of the Premier League season for his former club.
"Man United have been a disaster in the Premier League this year. It’s been really difficult to watch and again it was difficult once more against Bournemouth.
"The Europa League has given them a little bit of life. Winning it will not save their season because the Premier League is your bread and butter and that’s where you’ll be judged, and I think Amorim knows that. There’s a bit of light at the end of the tunnel with the Europa League for the fans especially.
"They’ve got a tough game against Athletic Club as they’re one of the better teams left in the competition. I think being at home in the second leg helps them. If they were away in the second leg, I think they’d really struggle to get through, but if they can go over there and get a result, then the crowd at Old Trafford in that second leg can really get you through.
"You wouldn’t be putting your money on them and calling them favourites to win it because of how inconsistent they are, but out of the four teams, they’ve got as good a chance as any of them," Scholes has shared.
