‘Manchester is not Leicester... but it could be if we don't take care this weekend'

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe that the return of Luke Shaw is vital for the club's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.United could only manage a 1-1 draw with lowly West Ham on Wednesday as their run of poor performances continued.A win would have seen United move three points clear of Leicester City and hold a goal difference advantage over them going into the final day of the season, on which the two teams will meet at the King Power.Fans are understandably

straight to your inboxWith Tottenham Hotspur claiming a 3-0 win against Leicester City on Sunday, Manchester United have the chance to move above the Foxes in the Premier League table this midweek, as they welcome David Moyes' West Ham to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening.United could also move ahead of Chelsea and jump into third place with a win against the Hammers, with Frank Lampard's side in action against Premier League champions Liverpool on the same day, so this game could prove vital

United look to move into a strong position with victory at Old Trafford tonight (Wednesday, 6pm kick off). United's game against West Ham comes just before Chelsea's trip to Liverpool.

straight to your inboxThis bizarre and elongated Premier League season could take yet one more crazy twist as it's possible, though extremely unlikely, that Manchester United and Leicester City could compete in a play-off to earn the final Champions League place.United and Leicester, along with Chelsea, are all gunning for the final two spots in the top four which would see them qualify for Europe's top competition next season.United are currently level on points and goal difference with

straight to your inboxManchester United's top-four rivals Leicester City will be without James Maddison, Ben Chilwell and Christian Fuchs for the remainder of the season, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. Leicester returned to winning ways on Thursday with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, maintaining their narrow advantage over United in the hunt for a top-four finish.

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straight to your inboxManchester United will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Crystal Palace on Thursday.United were unable to capitalise on the defeats suffered by Chelsea and Leicester City at the weekend when they faced Southampton on Monday, drawing the match 2-2 as the Saints grabbed a last-minute equaliser through Michael Obafemi.Instead of climbing up to third and going a point above Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remained in 5th but they still have a

straight to your inboxManchester United’s resurgence since lockdown hit a bump in the road when Michael Obafemi equalised in the dying seconds of Monday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.Chelsea’s subsequent 1-0 victory over Norwich City means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now four points behind the third-placed Blues.Crucially, however, United have the same number of points - 59 - as fourth-placed Leicester City and only trail the Foxes on goal difference.Such fine margins between

straight to your inboxManchester United great Gary Neville has issued a top-four prediction after his old team's blow at home to Southampton.The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford, something which prevented Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men from jumping up to third in the Premier League.Chelsea have retained that spot and lead Leicester City and United by one point ahead of their clash at home to Norwich City.But despite the late blow for United when Southampton's Michael Obafemi struck,

Manchester United's form since the restart has enabled them to close the gap on Chelsea and Leicester City, though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side dropped two points against Southampton to remain in fifth. They are just one point behind Chelsea, at the time of writing, and level with the Foxes, who have the superior goal difference.

straight to your inbox Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City has praised three Manchester United players amid the top four battle between the two sides.

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inbox Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's positivity is beginning to rub off on Manchester United as they look to make it 18 games unbeaten against Southampton. Victory over the Saints at Old Trafford will move United to third in the Premier League table, with their blistering run of form reeling in Leicester City and Chelsea.

straight to your inboxManchester United's charge to claim a top-four place in the Premier League, and therefore a place in next season's Champions League, is really gaining momentum now after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side won their fourth consecutive Premier League against Aston Villa last week.United's next league game sees them welcome Southampton to Old Trafford on Monday night, with the Reds within touching distance of Leicester City, who travel to Bournemouth on Sunday night.Axel Tuanzebe and

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans have labelled Monday's meeting with Southampton as a must-win game as Chelsea slipped to a defeat against Sheffield United. United are embroiled in an intense battle for the final two spots in the Premier League top four and Champions League qualification with Chelsea and Leicester City, who both currently sit above them.

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba is determined to help Manchester United to success in the FA Cup and the Europa League before discussing his future at the club. The 27-year-old scored his first goal for the club in 15 months during the 3-0 win at Aston Villa, a result which extended United's unbeaten run to 17 games and kept them on the coattails of Leicester City in fourth.

straight to your inboxManchester United will be hoping to keep their unbeaten run alive when they travel to Aston Villa on Thursday.United haven't lost now for 16 games and they're getting better and better as their talented attacking players continue to grow their understanding between one and another.United are hot in pursuit of Chelsea and Leicester City in the race to finish in the Premier League top four and will need another victory at Villa Park to keep the pace.Here's what the pundits

straight to your inbox Manchester United fans only want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make one change to his starting XI against Aston Villa.United have been in excellent form in recent weeks and will be looking to shrink the gap between themselves and Leicester City in fourth place to just one point with a victory at Villa Park.