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Manchester United had a 'great season' despite ending trophyless, insists Fred

The Brazilian, preparing for the Copa America with Brazil, remains defiant that the Red Devils can chalk up 2020-21 as a year of progress

Manchester United midfielder Fred says the club enjoyed a "great season" in spite of coming away empty-handed, after a campaign that saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side extend their trophy drought to four years.

The Red Devils showed some improvement in the 2020-21 campaign, securing consecutive top-three finishes under the Norwegian and reaching their first major final since Jose Mourinho's reign.

A penalty shootout defeat to Villarreal in the Europa League final took the gloss off, but Brazil international Fred still feels United can chalk it up as a successful year even without silverware.