Man Utd fixture news and match updates after they defeated Arsenal FC in the Premier League.
Manchester United sit fourth in the Premier League after they defeated Arsenal 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. Michael Carrick continued his spell as head coach win a stunning victory at the Emirates to build upon their impressive victory over Man City a week ago.
Lisandro Martinez scored an own goal to give the hosts the lead, but Bryan Mbeumo equalised to send the teams in level at the break. Patrick Dorgu produced a stunning goal to give United the lead after the restart, before Mikel Merino looked to have salvaged a point for Arsenal before Matheus Cunha's late winner.
United targeted a top-six finish in the Premier League this season, and the club insists they sacked Ruben Amorim due to a lack of 'evolution and progress' this campaign. Carrick has been set the same rough target to finish in the top six, though the club also believes they have what it takes to achieve a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League.
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Manchester United next five fixtures
Manchester United face a different type of test when they host Fulham in their next Premier League match on Sunday 1 February at the end of this week. Michael Carrick's sole focus is on the league after United were knocked out of both the League Cup and FA Cup at the first hurdle, while they are also without European football this campaign.
United then host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday 7 February, before away matches against West Ham on Tuesday 10 February and Everton on Monday 23 February. The next match is a home clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday 1 March.
United aim to return to European football at the first time of asking and are aware that a top-five finish in the Premier League should be enough for a Champions League place at the end of the campaign, though there are no guarantees given the Uefa coefficient.
Next five fixtures for Champions League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea
Manchester United will hope to gain some ground on their fellow Champions League hopefuls over the coming weeks to keep their European dreams alive. Here is a look at who the other contenders face over their next five matches across all competitions.
Aston Villa: Salzburg (H - UEL), Brentford (H), Bournemouth (A), Brighton (H), Newcastle (H - FA Cup)
Liverpool: Qarabag (H - UCL), Newcastle (H), Man City (H), Sunderland (A), Brighton (H - FA Cup)
Chelsea: Napoli (A - UCL), West Ham (H), Arsenal (A - League Cup), Wolves (A), Leeds (H)
Fulham: Man United (A), Everton (H), Man City (A), Stoke (A - FA Cup), Sunderland (A)
Brentford: Aston Villa (A), Newcastle (A), Arsenal (H), Macclesfield (A - FA Cup), Brighton (H)
Newcastle: PSG (A - UCL), Liverpool (A), Man City (A - League Cup), Brentford (H), Tottenham (A)
Sunderland: Burnley (H), Arsenal (A), Liverpool (H), Oxford United (A - FA Cup), Fulham (H)
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