Manchester United will meet Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night at the Doosan Arena in the Czech Republic. United has won their past two Europa League matches and aims to end 2024 on a high note by defeating Plzeň. United have suffered two consecutive defeats, losing 2-0 to Arsenal in midweek last week and 3-2 to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. Ruben Amorim will have to come up with something special to beat the Czechs on Thursday evening. United is currently ranked 12th in the Europa League’s league phase table.

Currently, United is in 12th place in the Europa League league phase table, while Plzeň is in 13th place. Both teams have nine points from their first five matches this season. To avoid a play-off round, United must return to winning ways and finish in the top eight to reach the round of 16.