Manchester United are on track to finish second in the Premier League this season—a milestone that would mark their best campaign since the post-Ferguson era. Yet, manager José Mourinho believes they left valuable points on the table. “There are matches we should’ve done better in,” he admitted. “Can we improve next season? We’ll try everything.”
While Manchester City have set a high bar with consistent dominance, Mourinho isn’t certain they can sustain that momentum. “Only they know if they can keep it up. But with their depth and spending power, it will be hard for anyone to catch up,” he said. When asked whether United would spend big in the summer, Mourinho confirmed the club plans to strengthen the squad. “We need to find a replacement for Carrick, and if Fellaini leaves, we’ll need to replace him too.”
Despite long-term goals, Mourinho’s immediate focus is on their clash with Arsenal. “We need one point to secure a top-four spot, and seven points to lock in second place. We deserve to finish second, and we have to make it happen,” he stated.
Criticism of Mourinho’s coaching style hasn’t subsided this season. Still, he remains defiant. “I’ve always said it—we should have eight to ten more points. We could’ve finished with 88 to 90 points.”
The FA Cup final against Chelsea looms large, as it stands as the only silverware United can still win this season. Mourinho made no attempt to downplay its importance. “It’s a crucial match,” he emphasized. “If I don’t win it, the criticism will be relentless.”
He added with a hint of irony, “When I don’t win, you’re ready to crucify me. Because I’ve made winning a habit, when I don’t, it becomes a crime.”
Losses like the shock defeat to West Brom, or setbacks against Huddersfield and Newcastle, continue to sting. For United fans hoping for redemption, the FA Cup now offers that one last chance—just as thrilling and decisive as a late BD Cricket Match finish. In fact, for fans watching both the FA Cup and a BD Cricket Match this season, the stakes couldn’t feel any higher.