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Sports News of Friday, 27 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Manchester United supports completion of all 2019/20 competitions

United players celebrate second goal against City in their last PL game before suspension of league United players celebrate second goal against City in their last PL game before suspension of league

Manchester United has stated its support for the plans to complete all completion on the 2019/20 football seasons that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Competitions such as the Premier League, the FA Cup and UEFA tournaments; Champions and Europa Leagues, respectively, have been suspended due to the pandemic.

The club's statement gives backing to the ambition of English football's governing bodies to try to complete these competitions.[Sky Sports]

"The club fully supports the collective intent to complete the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA club competitions", the club said in a statement discussing contingency plans for season ticket holders if games are to be played behind closed doors, once and if the season resumes.

United currently lie fifth on the PL table with a strong drive to make the top four, keeping the pressure on fourth-placed Chelsea by three points.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men still have a shot at the FA Cup after cruising into the quarter-finals by defeating Derby County 3-0 away, setting up a fixture with Norwich.

The Europa League is no different but sadly for United, the competition was postponed after they thrashed LASK 5-0 in the first leg away from home in Austria behind closed doors.

Since losing 2-0 at Anfield to runaway league leaders, Liverpool, United have maintained an unbeaten run of 12 games (nine wins and three draws) in all competitions, including two wins against rivals Manchester City (home and away).