Manchester United's run-in results predicted as Michael Carrick's side chase Champions League football
Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match against Liverpool
Manchester United and Liverpool are embroiled in the race to secure Champions League football(Image: Getty Images)
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The race for the remaining Champions League spots behind Arsenal and Manchester City is coming to the boil.
A fourth-place finish is traditionally the benchmark to qualify for UEFA's top club competition. However, in recent years, an extra spot has been made available for the two nations that perform best across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Newcastle United took advantage of the extra space last season and despite English clubs' mixed performances in the Champions League knockout stage this term, fifth place looks set to be enough again.
Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Chelsea are in the mix, meaning at least one will miss out and have to settle for Europa League football. predicts each club's remaining results and finishing positions…
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Man United
Current position: 3rd
Points: 55
Goal difference: +13
Leeds (h): The visitors will be fighting for their Premier League lives but shouldn't have enough to stop United. Prediction: United 2-0 Leeds.
Chelsea (a): A real six-pointer that could go either way. A draw looks like a good bet. Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 United.
Brentford (h): Keith Andrews' side have been one of the success stories of the season but it's hard to see the west Londoners taking anything from Old Trafford. Prediction: United 2-1 Brentford.
Liverpool (h): United will be looking to complete a league double over their fiercest rivals but may have to make do with a point. Prediction: United 1-1 Liverpool.
Sunderland (a): The Black Cats have dropped away over the second half of the season and United should take advantage. Prediction: Sunderland 0-2 United.
Nottingham Forest (h): Forest will be playing for their Premier League lives. It should be tasty. Prediction: Forest 1-1 United.
Brighton (a): A Seagulls side nestled safely in mid-table are ideal final-day opponents. Prediction: Brighton 1-3 United.
Final points: 70
Michael Carrick pictured arriving at a game
Leading United back to the Champions League would help Michael Carrick land the job on a permanent basis(Image: Getty)
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Aston Villa
Current position: 4th
Points: 51
Goal difference: +3
West Ham (h): The form side of the relegation battlers means they won't be pushovers. Prediction: Villa 1-1 West Ham.
Nottingham Forest (a): A tough trip but given Forest can't hit a barn door at present, Villa should take the points. Prediction: Forest 0-1 Villa.
Sunderland (h): A must-win game in Villa's chase for a Champions League spot. Prediction: Villa 2-0 Sunderland.
Fulham (a): A tough trip against a dangerous Fulham side. Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Villa.
Tottenham (h): While Spurs are starting to show some fight, Villa should still have too much. Prediction: Villa 2-1 Spurs.
Burnley (a): The Clarets should be down by then. Another must-win game. Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Villa.
Liverpool (h): Another six-pointer in the Champions League race. It could be a thriller. Prediction: Villa 2-2 Liverpool.
Man City (a): An ominous fixture on paper but with City's title dream likely to be over by then, Villa have a chance to nick something. Prediction: 1-1 Villa.
Final points: 66
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery
Unai Emery is juggling the Premier League and the Europa League(Image: PA)
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Liverpool
Current position: 5th
Points: 49
Goal difference: +9
Brighton (a): Buoyed by the Champions League win over Galatasaray, Liverpool should record a vital three points. Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Liverpool.
Fulham (h): Dangerous opponents on their day but Arne Slot's side should prevail. Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham.
Everton (a): Liverpool's first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium will be a tough one. Prediction: Everton 1-1 Liverpool.
Crystal Palace (h): The Eagles should be completely safe by then, making them ideal opponents. Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Palace.
Man United (a): See above. Prediction: United 1-1 Liverpool.
Chelsea (h): Against a Chelsea side looking increasingly in disarray, Liverpool should triumph. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea.
Aston Villa (a): See above. Villa 2-2 Liverpool.
Brentford (h): Liverpool may not have things their way against a Bees side which could need points to secure European football themselves. Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford.
Final points: 65
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot
Arne Slot is under pressure following a disappointing title defence(Image: Getty Images)
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Position: 6th
Points: 48
Goal difference: +18
Everton (a): A tough trip for a side reeling from their Champions League exit. Prediction: Everton 2-1 Chelsea.
Man City (h): The Blues could rally themselves to put another dent in City's fading title bid: Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 City.
Man United (h): See above. Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 United.
Brighton (a): A must-win match for the Blues. Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea.
Nottingham Forest (h): Forest can defend but can't score. Cue a bore draw. Prediction: Chelsea 0-0 Forest.
Liam Rosenior
Liam Rosenior is already feeling the heat as Chelsea boss(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
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Liverpool (a): See above. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea.
Tottenham (h): The Blues would love nothing more than to send Spurs down, and they may just get their wish. Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Spurs.
Sunderland (a): The Blues can end the season with a win but it could be too little, too late for a Champions League spot. Prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea.
Final points: 60
Verdict: If these results come in, United will clinch third spot, with Villa and Liverpool, who could be distracted by still being in Europe, completing the top five. Chelsea look set to miss out.