Yes you are right Manchester United place in Premier League table shows how poorly they have done in this season. With 57 points and goal difference of -3 it is unlikely they will be able to move up especially since Newcastle is close behind. Chelsea in 7th place with 60 points and a +13 goal difference, is already ahead of United. The problem is mostly with Erik ten Hag, whose decisions have been very bad. His poor leadership has made for a sad season, and I think the club should consider getting new manager at the end of the season. The team needs new leadership to improve and become a top club again.
Things will be easier for Ten Hag as well as Man Utd if they can win against Mancity and win the FA Cup in the final on May 25. This is also the most feasible opportunity that they have the right to self-determine to get tickets to the Europa League next season. If they lose in this final, they must pray that Newcastle stumbles in the final match of the Premier League to hope to qualify for the Conference League play-offs. The prospect of being left empty-handed this season and not having a place in the European Cup next season is almost the worst thing for Man Utd throughout their history.
The results of the final round of this final Premier League match may have some impact on Mancity's mentality before they enter the FA final against Man Utd. If they win the cup, their fiery spirit will make it difficult for Man Utd to win the championship. On the contrary, if they let Arsenal come from behind to win the cup, the domino psychological effect may cause them to continue to stumble.