After starting with two defeats, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious exit and a record 7-0 mauling at arch rivals Liverpool, Ten Hag deserves huge credit for steering United to a top-four finish Manchester United V Chelsea: Pictures It has taken one season to put back where they belong – in the Champions League.
Next season the challenge will be to try to close the gap on champions City, which currently stands at 17 points, too big a gap for United to be considered title contenders next term, even if they land top transfer target Harry Kane this summer.
United midfielder Casemiro provided a timely reminder of his enduring class as United compounded Chelsea's miserable season with another defeat – their 16th in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans (