Prem Icon says that Man Utd and Tottenham ‘not earn’ to play in Champions League

By Shereen Bhan On May 5, 2025

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Manchester United and Tottenham “Absolutely” don’t deserve to play in the Champions League next season.

That is according to one Arsenal Legend that it says that it would be “unfair” if United of Spurs wins the Europa League this month.

Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United (center) and teammates are struck after Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal scores the first goal on their part of the match during the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg match in San Sebastian, Spain. Photo Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025. Pa photo. See Pa Story Soccer Man Utd. Photocredit must read: Bradley Collyer/PA thread. Limitations: Use subject to restrictions. Only editorial use, no commercial use without prior permission from a right holder. — Man Utd does not deserve to play in the Champions League next season, according to a Prem Legend

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou (center) and players jo Run fans after the last whistle in the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg match in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Photo Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025. Pa photo. See Pa Story Soccer Tottenham. Photocredit must read: John Walton/Pa Wire. Limitations: Use subject to restrictions. Only editorial use, no commercial use without prior permission from a right holder. — The Arsenal legend makes the same claim about Tottenham

Lyon, France - February 19: Emmanuel Petit looks at the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and FC Barcelona in Groupama Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) — Emmanuel Petit believes that none of the Premier League clubs deserve to win the Europa League

Man utd And the North Londoners are the absolute favorites to compete in the final on 21 May in San Mames after dominating Athletic Bilbao and Bodo/Glimt respectively in the first stage of the semi-final.

The Red Devils Destroyed Bilbao 3-0 In Spain on Thursday and the side of Ernesto Valverde a devastating blow to heir Hope to play in the final that takes place later this month in their own stadium.

And Tottenham defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 In London and now, the artificial field of the Norwegian outfit must survive that so many other big names have demanded this season.

Emmanuel Petit admits that the Premier League duo has a huge opportunity to save their “terrible” season.

The Manchester Giants are set to their worst prem finish, because they are currently 15th in the table with traces among them.

But one of them will still continue to the Champions League of the following season when they win the Europa League.

And Petit, 54, is determined, none of them deserves to be under the European elite next season after their disastrous campaigns.

Nevertheless, the ex-Chelsea Star wishes both teams happiness prior to their crunch second stage.

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Petit told Fast: “Tottenham and Manchester United both have the opportunity to save terrible seasons in the Europa League, but does both parties deserve to play in the Champions League next season?

“Absolutely not. Both teams don’t deserve to be one of the Champions League teams for the next season.

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“I wish good luck for Manchester United against Bilbao, but looking at the match against Lyon [in Leg 2 of the quarter-finals]Lyon should have finished United.

“Trail Could come a surprise, but this season I don’t expect anything from Spurs or Manchester United.

“To be honest, if one of those clubs wins the Europa League, I think that would be unfair.”

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