Manchester United are leading the race for the Champions League qualification spots over Chelsea and Liverpool after Michael Carrick's side beat Everton on Monday
Manchester United took advantage of Chelsea dropping points in the race for Champions League football
Manchester United took advantage of Chelsea dropping points in the race for Champions League football(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))
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Manchester United edged three points ahead of both Liverpool and Chelsea with a win on the road at Everton. Benjamin Sesko emerged as the hero from the bench once more, netting the crucial goal on 71 minutes with a composed finish beyond Jordan Pickford.
Maximum points for United at Hill Dickinson Stadium became important following their top-five rivals' weekend results. On Saturday afternoon, Chelsea and Aston Villa both dropped points at home to Burnley and Leeds United, respectively.
24 hours on from that, Liverpool scored a last-gasp winner against Nottingham Forest to go level on points with United before their game week 27 clash. However, a fifth win out of six for Michael Carrick's side saw that gap return.
Only six points now separate the four teams battling to join Arsenal and Man City in the top five, with upcoming fixtures likely to have a major influence. One advantage for United is that all three of the teams they are competing with have European knockouts resuming soon.
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Manchester United
Crystal Palace (H) - Mar 1 (2pm).
Newcastle (A) - Mar 4 (8.15pm).
Aston Villa (H) - March 15 (2pm).
Bournemouth (A) - March 20 (8pm).
Leeds United (H) - April 11 (TBC).
Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Everton
Benjamin Sesko scored Manchester United's winner against Everton(Image: Getty Images)
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Aston Villa
Wolves (A) - Feb 27 (8pm).
Chelsea (H) - March 4 (7.30pm).
United (A) - March 15 (2pm).
West Ham (H) - March 22 (2.15pm).
Nottingham Forest (A) - April 11 (TBC).
Chelsea
Arsenal (A) - March 1 (4.30pm).
Aston Villa (A) - March 4 (7.30pm).
Newcastle (H) - March 14 (5.30pm).
Everton (A) - March 21 (5.30pm).
Man City (H) - April 11 (TBC).
Liverpool
West Ham (H) - Feb 28 (3pm).
Wolves (A) - March 3 (8.15pm).
Tottenham (H) - March 14 (4.30pm).
Brighton (A) - March 21 (12.30pm).
Fulham (H) - April 11 (TBC).
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