straight to your inbox Manchester United are considering resting some of their regular players during their Europa League knockout campaign ahead of the start of next season.
The Premier League confirmed the 2020-21 season will begin on September 12 - just 22 days after the Europa League final is held in Cologne, Germany.
United, fellow Europa League participants Wolves, and Champions League contenders Manchester City could be granted a delayed start depending on how far they advance in Europe, but the MEN understands United view the Europa League restart as an opportunity to preserve certain senior players for their Premier League start date.
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