MANCHESTER UNITED players prepared for the Europa League final by getting fitted with £1,000 Paul Smith suits.
The Red Devils are looking to make amends for their worst-ever Premier League season by clinching continental glory in Bilbao on Wednesday.
United take on fellow strugglers Tottenham in a battle not only for the Europa League trophy, but also for a place in next term’s Champions League.
The winner will be able to write off their dreadful domestic season as a potential one-off blip.
And United are desperately hoping they can be the ones to enjoy success in Spain under Ruben Amorim, having collected a record-low 10 wins and 39 Premier League points with one match remaining.
But ahead of kick-off in the Europa League, players made sure they will be in the right mindset by getting fitted for suits.
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United have a long tradition of wearing smart outfits before a final, dating back to the glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Last year they were suited and booted before winning the FA Cup against Manchester City.
And the Red Devils have now had new ones forged by bespoke tailoring outfit Paul Smith.
Their partnership dates back to 2008 and, according to the Paul Smith website, “is still going strong.”
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And stars like Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount looked sharp as they were fitted for blue ‘Brierley’ suits which are flogged for a grand apiece.
Elsewhere, Harry Maguire looked the part as he buttoned up his jacket, which is made of blue sharkskin wool.
While Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof ensured there was a Scandinavian feel to the occasion.
Leny Yoro, Toby Collyer and Altay Bayindir were also present for the suit fitting.
And United will now be hoping the well-fitting material can inspire them to glory later this week.
Paul Smith’s site described the suits as: “The Brierley suit represents an evolution of the Soho block with a slightly elongated fit.
“Our modern take on a traditional structured shoulder uses padding to create a clean, sharply defined shape.
“Sitting between the slim Soho and more relaxed Bloomsbury, the waist is gently shaped for an elegant fit.
“The jacket has a longer body and a subtle cutaway, visually elongating the torso.”
Fans reacted with delight seeing their players suited up.
One said: “Please win guys.”
Another declared: “Looking good lads let’s win this.”
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One noted: “Let’s hope the quality of football matches that of the tailoring.”
Another added: “Looking mint.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
