Concerning Manchester United ‘all-time low’ noises hand Newcastle advantage for Europa League

Manchester United’s dressing-room morale has reportedly hit rock bottom - giving Eddie Howe an advantage in the Europa League race.

Newcastle United are currently leading the pack for a top-six spot, with the Red Devils crumbling in recent weeks. Man United’s 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace was the latest in a long line of humiliations this season.

Calls for Erik ten Hag’s dismissal amplified following the hiding. The Premier League giants have won just one of their last seven fixtures and were almost embarrassed in the FA Cup by Coventry City.

Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to make a decision on the Dutchman’s future but, with each passing week, the situation becomes increasingly ominous. The Mirror claim the mood within the camp has reached an all-time low - a damning indictment given Man United’s plight under the Glazers.

They are guaranteed their worst points total in Premier League history and have a -3 goal difference. Ten Hag has also overseen 13 league defeats this season - another unwanted record.

Off-field scandals include Jadon Sancho’s exile and Marcus Rashford’s mid-season jolly to Belfast that saw him miss training. Alejandro Garnacho also faced Ten Hag’s wrath after liking social media posts criticising the manager.

Newcastle travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday aiming for their third victory over the Red Devils this season - and knowing a Europa League spot is on the line. The Magpies have not won four in a row against Man United since they changed their name from Newton Heath in 1902.