Europa league success crucial for Mourinho's reputation


Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Old Trafford - 21/5/17 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after the match Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Jose Mourinho's first season at Manchester United will be deemed by many as a failure unless they win Wednesday's Europa League final against Ajax Amsterdam to secure Champions League qualification.

The Portuguese coach arrived at Old Trafford at the start of this campaign charged with the task of restoring United to, if not their old dominance, at least a place at the top table in the Premier League elite.

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