Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson insists it will be "absolutely impossible" for Manchester United to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City next season, even with a new manager in place.
Manchester United next six Premier League fixtures compared to top-four rivals
21.02.2022 - 11:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United were made to fight hard for all three points at Elland Road to move them four points clear in the race for fourth place.
Leeds' two-goal second-half salvo brought the game level against a shell-shocked United before Ralf Rangnick made changes to bring on Fred and Anthony Elanga.
Both substitutes found the back of the net to earn an important win on the road.
It comes after a difficult Saturday from a United point of view as Tottenham and Arsenal picked up valuable wins to keep the pressure on after West Ham were held by Newcastle.
For the Reds, their attention can now turn to the Champions League where they travel to Atletico Madrid, whilst in the Premier League, they sit a bit more at ease.
Here's how United's next six Premier League fixtures shape up along with the upcoming schedules of their nearest rivals.
Watford (H) - February 26
Roy Hodgson's side proved they are not pushovers as they shocked Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.
Their win keeps them in touching distance of the Magpies as they look to survive immediately being pulled back into the Championship after promotion last season.
For the Reds, however, they will be looking to avoid slip-ups similar to Burnley, Southampton and a minor hiccup against Marcelo Bielsa's side.
In terms of the hunt for the Champions League, every game is a must-win, especially with the upcoming run.
Man City (A) - March 6
The importance of the Manchester derby writes itself but for Ralf Rangnick, it's his first taste of the tussle.
In the reverse fixture, Pep Guardiola's side left with three points and without even breaking a sweat during the height of their struggles under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Blues were bruised against Spurs this weekend as Harry Kane
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