‘It would be unfair' – Premier League legend says Man Utd and Tottenham ‘don't deserve' to play in Champions League
MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham "absolutely" do not deserve to play in the Champions League next season.
That is according to an Arsenal legend who insists it would be "unfair" if either United or Spurs win the Europa League this month.
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Man Utd don't deserve to play in the Champions League next season, according to a Prem legend
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The Arsenal legend makes the same claim about Tottenham
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Emmanuel Petit believes none of the Premier League clubs deserve to win the Europa League
Man Utd and the North Londoners are the absolute favourites to compete in the final on May 21 at San Mames after dominating Athletic Bilbao and Bodo/Glimt respectively in the first leg of the semi-finals.
The Red Devils destroyed Bilbao 3-0 in Spain on Thursday and dealt Ernesto Valverde's side a devastating blow in heir hopes of playing in the final that takes place in their own stadium later this month.
And Tottenham defeated Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in London and now need to survive the Norwegian outfit's artificial pitch that has claimed so many other big names this season.
Emmanuel Petit admits the Premier League duo have a massive chance to save their "terrible" season.
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The Manchester giants are set for their worst ever Prem finish as they are currently 15th in the table with Spurs below them.
But one of them will still advance to next season's Champions League if they win the Europa League.
And Petit, 54, is adamant none of them deserve to be among Europe's elite next season after their disastrous campaigns.
Nevertheless, the ex-Chelsea star wishes both teams luck ahead of their crunch second leg.
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Petit told FastSlots: "Tottenham and Manchester United both have the chance to save terrible seasons in the Europa League, but does either side deserve to play in the Champions League next season?
"Absolutely not. Both teams don't deserve to be among the Champions League teams for the next season.
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"I wish the best of luck for Manchester United against Bilbao, but looking at the game against Lyon [in Leg 2 of the quarter-finals], Lyon should've finished United off.
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"Spurs could spring a surprise, but I don't expect anything from Spurs or Manchester United this season.
"To be honest with you, if one of those clubs wins the Europa League, I think that would be unfair."
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