Updated On: 14 December, 2024 06:40 AM IST | Paris | AFP
A top-eight finish will see United qualify for the round of 16, while finishing ninth to 24th will earn them a playoff tie to reach that stage

Manchester United’s players celebrate after Manchester United`s Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund (hidden) scored a goal during the UEFA Europa League football match between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United in Plzen, Czech Republic. Pic/AFP
Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers.
Matej Vydra opened the scoring three minutes after half-time to stun United, before substitute Hojlund scored twice in the last half-hour to seize a vital three points for the English club.