With the post-season trip to Australia now over, Newcastle United turn their attention towards the FA Cup final.
The Magpies will not be competing in the final at Wembley, but it has ended up being the most important game of Newcastle United‘s season.
That is because the outcome will determine whether or not Eddie Howe and his players need their passports again next season. They finished seventh in the Premier League, which currently is not enough to qualify for Europe.
However, that will change if Manchester City beat Manchester United in the FA Cup. A win for Pep Guardiola’s men would put the Magpies into next season’s Conference League, which would be a brilliant end to a taxing season.
But their fate is out of their hands, with every Toon fan hoping that Man United fall short against their local rivals.
Manchester United make major decision ahead of FA Cup final
Manchester United go into the game as underdogs, while they also have a manager who is severely under pressure. It has not been a good second season for Erik ten Hag, leading to rumours that he could be removed from his position at Old Trafford.
It was reported earlier this month that Man United would wait to make a decision until after the FA Cup final, but it appears that plan has changed.
That is according to the Guardian, who report that Man United are going to part ways with Ten Hag after the FA Cup final, no matter what.
Even a trophy will not be enough to save the Dutchman.
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That is quite the twist heading into Man United’s biggest game of the season, and will hardly spur the Red Devils on to greatness. Ten Hag is now bracing himself for what will be his last ever game in charge of Man United, and it is far from ideal preparation.
While it is obviously just a rumour at this stage and nothing is official, it is hardly going to inspire the Man United players to glory on Saturday. They were already the underdogs compared to Man City, and the gap between the two clubs might suddenly be even bigger.
Or perhaps that is just wishful thinking, with Newcastle United desperate to see Man United come up short in their quest for silverware and European qualification.
Their loss will be Newcastle’s gain, with every member of the Toon Army hoping Manchester City do them a favour.
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