That makes no sense.
1. Before the fixtures are out that's an entirely random call - our relegation rivals are equally as likely to benefit from a potential weakened team. It could very easily work against us.
2. If they don't win, then they'd be in next season's Europa League, so would be...
Until Monday night I was 100% ABU - childishly hoping to see JM's sneering disregard for the final PL fixtures, in favour of this match, come back to bite him.
Now, I've had a word with myself, and hope that the people (in the red half at least) of Manchester have something to smile about.