It is a 'get out of jail free' card for both teams. It allows whoever wins the Europa League to say "it was a terrible season but we escaped, we have a place in the Champions League and it gives us some money".

The worst team in the modern history of Manchester United they may well be, but of all the potentially disastrous outcomes to this season, Ruben Amorim’s players could yet grasp the best-case scenario.

Manchester United last won this competition in 2017 under Jose Mourinho, while Tottenham last won the UEFA Cup in 1984. Here's everything that you need to know about the match: The final will be between Manchester United and Tottenham.