Manchester United Cancels End-Season Awards Gala Again Amid Poor Premier League Campaign

Manchester United has canceled its end-of-season awards gala for the second consecutive year, opting instead to present awards on the pitch before their final Premier League match against Aston Villa. The decision comes amid the men's team's poor performance, currently sitting 16th in the Premier League, marking their worst league finish since the 1973-74 relegation season. The club also cited financial constraints and the ongoing redundancies as reasons for canceling the traditional gala dinner, which typically celebrates players across the men's, women's, and youth teams. Despite the disappointing league campaign, the men's team still has a chance to qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League final against Tottenham. Meanwhile, the women's team, having finished third in the WSL, qualified for the Women's Champions League and will compete in the FA Cup final. United has also ruled out a victory parade if they win the Europa League, planning a barbecue at their training ground instead.