As the 2019-20 season draws to a close, Manchester United have fallen from their position as Premier League champions and European champions. The club has struggled under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with performances on the pitch leaving many fans disappointed.
One factor contributing to Manchester United's fall from grace is their poor performance in the Europa Conference League. Despite winning the competition last year, the club failed to progress beyond the group stages this time around. This disappointment was compounded by their failure to qualify for the Champions League, which they had won five times previously.
In addition to these issues, Manchester United also struggled in domestic league play. They finished fifth in the Premier League, missing out on a top-four finish and thus missing out on a spot in next season's Champions League. This result was particularly disappointing given that Manchester United had been heavily linked with a move to sign Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in the summer transfer window.
Despite these setbacks, there have been some positive developments at Manchester United in recent weeks. In particular, the club has signed new players such as forward Anthony Martial and midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who both played key roles in helping them secure promotion back to the Premier League.
However, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United can turn things around and reclaim their place as one of Europe's elite clubs. With the pressure mounting on Solskjaer and his team, there will be many questions to answer as we head into the 2020-21 season.