The 1973-1974 English Championship season was a dark time for Man United's achievements when the team was relegated. Nearly 50 years later, they have not been relegated but will end the season close to that position.
There have been many "firsts" this season, such as Newcastle winning the League Cup, Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup and now Tottenham in the Europa League.
Man United also have many "firsts" like that. They will finish the Premier League season in a position that cannot be higher than 13. No Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup, nothing, only low- level heads are in the tunnel after a series of losses.
Since 2011, Man United have reached 5 European Cup finals and lost 4. The most painful loss to Tottenham was because it could end the future of many players, staff, even coaching staff and club leadership.
As for Man United fans, they have waited for the Europa League championship to take a sedative, forgetting all the evil in the domestic arena.
However, the "Red Devils" played their most important match of the season with the worst form. Ruben Amorim may have made a mistake in arranging the squad, but the Red Devils' stars may not have realized they needed to work harder than 200%.
Tottenham are the European Cup champions with the worst showing in a final. They only had 3 shots on target and considered not being able to score by themselves.
However, Spurs still beat United. So what should be used to describe the current state of Man United? Maybe the harm is not enough. The end of disappointment is not enough, it must be the bottom of the ending.
When the final whistle of the match rang, Sir Jim Ratcliffe walked straight into the tunnel with a face that was both angry and sad.
He has been a fan of Man United since childhood, spending a lot of money to take charge of Old Trafford. However, the brains of the richest billionaire in England were also confused when touching Man United.
Sir Alex Ferguson also came to San Mames Stadium to watch the seniors and once again had to accept the disappointment.
After this season, Fergie's club ambassador contract expires (due to a reduction by INEOS), and the legendary strategist will not be forced to attend the matches at Old Trafford.
At 83, although his love is still there, is his motivation and health enough to continue to go with a bad Man United like this?
Erik ten Hag left Man United and left a legacy. However, the Dutch strategist still managed to bring home the League Cup and FA Cup. Now, when the team is not allowed to play in the European Cup next season, is there any remaining hope in Ruben Amorim's hands?
A squad without big stars, an unpredictable playing style, limited finances, unable to attract quality players,... What will Man United take to recover in the new season?
Sir Alex was on the brink of being sacked before turning Man United into a great team in the foggy country. His seniors have also fallen into that situation many times, it is a pity that no one is of great stature and luck enough to bring the team back to their glory days.
If Man United still cannot finish in the group playing in the European Cup next season, it should not be taken as a surprise. The status, stature and strength of the "Red Devils" at the moment are just like a mid-level team. When we are a mid-level team, we should not dream of fairy tales anymore.
