If the theory has been that Ange Postecoglou, whose Tottenham team are the only side below United in the table who are staying up, could win the Europa League and be sacked, Amorim seemed to suggest he might suffer the same fate.

Manchester United have far bigger things to think about than the Europa League final, chiefly the club's worst top-flight season since they were relegated in 1974, manager Ruben Amorim said after his team reached another low point on Sunday.

UEFA has announced the referee line-ups for all major finals set to take place later in the coming weeks, including Manchester United 's Europa League showdown against Tottenham Hotspur. United and Spurs will clash in an all-English affair at San Mames Stadium as both clubs eye season-saving silverware and Champions League qualification.