This is ... concerning. United are in fifth place in the Premier League, but the six points separating them from Manchester City looks at least twice as large considering the massive gap in performances of the two teams so far this season. United’s best bet to secure Champions League play next year—with all its money and prestige that they’ll likely need in order to convince the kind of players they’ll have to buy in order to get better—is by winning the Europa League.

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Unfortunately for them, they managed to lose 2-1 last week to the same tiny team they face today. At halftime right now, the two teams are tied 1-1. United need at least another goal to force extra time, and to win in regulation, they’ll have to win by two goals. Goals they’ll rely on Juan Mata, Memphis Depay, Jesse Lingard, and Marcus Rashford to provide.

Good luck, guys.

Update [4:33 p.m.]: He got one!

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Keep going, kid!

Update [4:39 p.m.]: OH MY GOD OH MY GOD:

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!!!!!

Update [5:02 p.m.]:

Wow. After new Mancunian hero Marcus Rashford set Old Trafford on fire with his brace—remember, in his first ever appearance with the big boys!—the other United players followed the youngster’s lead. An Ander Herrera penalty and a Memphis Depay outside the box blast—which was richly deserved, as Depay was an attacking demon all game—put the final scoreline at 5-1 in favor of United. I need a cigarette.

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