Feb 19 (Reuters) - Manchester United ( MANU ) reported

an adjusted net loss of 6.2 million pounds ($7.80 million) in

the second quarter on Wednesday, as revenues took a hit from the

club taking part in the less lucrative Europa League

competition.

The Premier League soccer club, however, forecast annual

adjusted core profit at the top end of the club's previous range

of 145 million pounds to 160 million pounds.

($1 = 0.7948 pounds)

(Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by

Shinjini Ganguli)