'United lucky not to be relegated'

Eriksen expects a 'very different team' next term

- By SIMON PEACH

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN admits Manchester United were fortunate to avoid relegation and retain the the backing of fans who could have caused “chaos” during the club’s worst season in 51 years.

But the departing midfielder believes better times lie ahead at Old Trafford and backed boss Ruben Amorim to create a “very different team next season”.

United brought the curtain down on a campaign to forget four days after blowing their chance at silverware and Champions League qualification by losing the Europa League final to fellow strugglers Tottenham.

Sunday's 2-0 win against Aston Villa helped lift the mood and secured 15th spot in the Premier League, with boss Amorim telling fans afterwards that “the good days are coming” after a “disaster season”.

“I think you've seen progress - of course the results haven't really shown that,” Eriksen said.

“One hundred per cent the results haven't shown that.

“I think the football we came from (Erik) ten Hag to this is obviously going to take time to adapt, and obviously it's been far below the standard of the club and the players here.