Europa League last-16 return with Sociedad is ‘massive’Backs compatriot Rasmus Højlund to end goal droughtChristian Eriksen has admitted that there is “massive pressure” on Manchester United to beat Real Sociedad on Thursday in order to keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season.United enter the Europa League last-16 second leg at Old Trafford with the tie poised at 1-1 after last week’s game at the Anoeta Stadium. After Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League United are 14th on 34 points, 11 behind Aston Villa in seventh – the last place that may earn a Europa Conference place, depending on who wins the domestic cups. United are out of both. Continue reading...
Christian Eriksen acknowledges the pressure on Manchester United to defeat Real Sociedad in the Europa League to maintain their chances of European qualification next season, as their league position leaves them far from guaranteed qualification through that avenue.
