Manchester United is determined to secure European football at Old Trafford next season, with their sights set on a strong finish despite a challenging campaign. The Red Devils recently secured a spot in the FA Cup final after a penalty shootout victory over Coventry in the semi-finals.
Currently placed sixth in the Premier League table, United’s chances of returning to the Champions League appear slim, trailing fourth-place Aston Villa by 13 points. Tottenham, in fifth place, also presents tough competition with 60 points.
While United’s path to European qualification is difficult, they face what seems to be more manageable fixtures compared to their rivals. They host Burnley this weekend before facing Crystal Palace away. Following that, they have back-to-back home games against Arsenal and Newcastle before ending the season with a trip to Brighton.
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In contrast, Tottenham faces a tough run-in with matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool, along with hosting Manchester City before concluding the season against Sheffield United.
Aston Villa, currently holding fourth place, has a slight advantage with fewer games played. Their fixtures include a clash against Chelsea, a trip to Brighton, hosting Liverpool, and ending the season with a game against Crystal Palace.
With the absence of English clubs in the top European competitions, the focus is on securing Europa League spots. United could also qualify through winning the FA Cup, with the fifth and sixth-place teams securing Europa League berths, and the seventh-place team entering the Europa Conference League.
As the season draws to a close, the competition for European spots intensifies, setting the stage for an exciting finish in the Premier League.