Man Utd to hold BARBECUE rather than bus parade if Ruben Amorim’s flops beat Tottenham in Europa League final

MANCHESTER UNITED will swap a bus-top parade for a barbecue if they beat Tottenham in the Europa League final.

The Red Devils already face being grilled after a dire season in the Premier League.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United manager, at Old Trafford.
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Ruben Amorim's Man Utd would struggle to squeeze in celebrationsCredit: Getty
Manchester United players celebrating a goal.
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Mason Mount and Co were jubilant after beating Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate to set up a Europa League final with TottenhamCredit: PA
Harry Maguire of Manchester United.
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Harry Maguire and his team-mates could become Man Chew-nitedCredit: Getty

But they are still preparing to have a sizzling finale in one sense - by ditching lavish open-top bus celebrations in favour of a modest meal at their Carrington training ground, should they triumph on May 21.

Ruben Amorim's men are fifth bottom in the Prem, one place above Spurs, ahead of a Bilbao battle between the top-flight's two most under-achieving squads.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou might be more used to barbies - given he's from Down Under.

But United chiefs - or chefs - are reportedly planning a BBQ for one of the most low-key ways a footballing giant has ever marked winning silverware.

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It's partly due to the club's incredibly hectic end to the month.

After next Wednesday's final, the Red Devils finish their Prem campaign at home to Aston Villa on Sunday May 25.

Then comes a gruelling 15-hour flight to Asia almost straight away, for money-spinning tour games in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on May 28 and 30.

If United do get the opportunity to rejoice in Europa League glory, the BBQ might be even less fancy than it sounds - as major building work is taking place at Carrington.

Europa League trophy on display at Old Trafford.
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United and Spurs will fight it out for the Europa League trophyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos CEO, wearing a suit.
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Minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has led surprise changes at old TraffordCredit: PA

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It's understood the barbecue would be the day after the final - for players, staff and their families.

United last held an open-top bus parade in 2013

That occasion heralded the Red Devils' 20th Prem title and the retirement of manager Sir Alex Ferguson after his golden reign of 27 years.

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United on the pitch.
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Bruno Fernandes and Co face a hectic end to MayCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Ruben Amorim, manager of Manchester United, coaching during a match.
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Amorim and his squad face a gruelling end to the season next week, with the final, the last Prem game and then two games in AsiaCredit: Alamy