Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at Anfield, which took place alongside United's match, saw Jurgen Klopp's side drop two valuable points which could have solidified their chances of a top-four finish and also a Champions League qualification. Liverpool has just a game to go, against
Erik Ten Hag's side is closing in on a Champions League spot, trailing only third-placed Newcastle, who drew 2-2 at Leeds earlier on Saturday, on goal difference.
Manchester United moved four points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool in the Premier League with three games remaining after a 2-0 home win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Although the focus has primarily been on the race for the top four, Ten Hag's victory on Saturday against Wolves in their Premier League match gave him a record-breaking 38th win in all competitions this season - the most for any United manager in their inaugural season at the club.
Manchester United is at fourth position, having won 19 of their 34 matches, lost nine and drawn six. They have a total of 63 points. While they still have a game in hand against Liverpool, their stuttering form has thrown the top-four race wide open.
Manchester United have to work hard if they want to finish in the top four spots in the premier league. "Nothing changes. We could have made it easier if we had won, but we need three wins in four games. Everything is in our hands. We have to believe." says Erik Ten Hag after their loss agai
A sixth-place finish in the Premier League last season forced United to settle for a place in UEFA Europa League, in which they achieved a quarterfinal finish
City has moved to the top of the table, having won 24 out of their 32 matches, drawn four and lost four. They have a total of 76 points. Arsenal is one point short at the second, having won 23 of their 33 matches, drawn six and lost four. They have a total of 75 points.
Manchester United moved up to the third spot on the Premier League table, strengthening their chances to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at The City Ground on Sunday. Things could have gone differently for the hosts had they been given a penalty a
Manchester United moved up to the third spot on the Premier League table, strengthening their chances to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at The City Ground on Sunday.
With this win, United is in the third position with 59 points, having won 18 of their 30 matches, drawn five and lost seven. Nottingham Forest is in the relegation zone. They have only 27 points to their name in 31 matches, of which they have won only six, drawn nine and lost 16.