Gary Neville makes Europa League Final prediction as he tips Man Utd for 'absolute wipeout'

Gary Neville has backed Manchester United to win the Europa League on Wednesday. United have endured a largely miserable season, though will face in Bilbao in the final of Europe's second-tier competition.

The Red Devils smashed Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals, having claimed a last-gasp win over Lyon in the quarters. With boss Ruben Amorim having won just six of his 26 games in charge, the has taken on a fresh importance.

United sit 16th in the Premier League table, 27 points away from the top five and a gigantic 44 adrift of champions . It means that Wednesday's final now offers the only chance United have of qualifying for the and with it a bumper pay day.

Failing to beat Spurs and lift the trophy would likely seriously damage Amorim's chances of being able to do business this summer. Neville though is confident the Red Devils will come out on top.

The legendary captain pointed to the likes of and Casemiro as players who can single-handedly inspire United to a win. He warned though that United's season has the air of a 'very dark cloud'.

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"Winning the Europa League would be the silver lining around a very dark cloud. To win a trophy should never be disrespected," Neville told ' Monday Night programme.

"It would be a brilliant achievement to win three trophies in three years in an era when United have been really poor. But to be where they are in the league is incredible. I think United will win.

"I think they’ve players in there that will feel that occasion. Bruno [Fernandes], Casemiro - want it, need it in their lives. I agree with the belief. I do feel confident on United just getting through this game.”

One player who looks set to arrive whether United win on Wednesday or not is Matheus Cunha. Ipswich's Liam Delap has also held talks with club chiefs, with Neville expecting a large-scale overhaul this summer.

“I think he’s a good player," Neville added on Cunha. "Cunha is someone with that level of running ability suits Old Trafford. Delap has a level of potential and ability, but my fear is of the pressure on a young player coming to lead that line for United.

"We’ve already seen Zirkzee and Hojlund struggle. Ruben Amorim has a specific style of play and it’s quite clear he wants massive upheaval in the squad, and that’s getting players in and getting players out.

“They need forwards obviously, but they need players in every position. And I think Amorim will want an absolute wipeout of the current squad. And that’s why they’ve had to start early.”

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