Manchester United are gearing up for a blockbuster finish to the 2025-26 season.
They currently sit third in the table with 54 points, holding a five-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool.
United now have their fate firmly in their own hands, with over a 90% probability of securing UEFA Champions League football next season.
The Red Devils have built this commanding position on the back of authoritative performances in high-stakes clashes.
Notably, they have defeated every top-six rival and here is a closer look at those defining victories.
Arsenal 2-3 Man United
Arsenal proved lucky on the opening day of the season when they beat United 1-0. However, the tables turned when Michael Carrick took charge in United’s dugout.
An own goal from Lisandro Martinez gave a perfect start to the Gunners but Bryan Mbeumo brought United level.
Patrick Dorgu then lit up the contest with a sensational strike, before suffering a cruel hamstring injury.
Mikel Merino ignited the home crowd with an 84th-minute equaliser, but the drama was far from over.
Matheus Cunha responded in style, curling a stunning 25-yard effort into the corner just three minutes later to seal a thrilling victory.
Man United 2-0 Man City
Carrick announced himself in emphatic fashion with a statement win in his first game in charge.
He dumped the back three system, naming his side in a 4-4-2/ 4-2-3-1 formation.
United dominated proceedings from the outset, with Mbeumo breaking the deadlock just before the hour mark.
Dorgu then doubled the advantage, capping off a dominant display. In fact, the scoreline flattered City, as United had three additional goals ruled out for offside.
Man United 3-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa struggled to cope as United bounced back strongly following their defeat to Newcastle United.
Bruno Fernandes pulled the strings masterfully, providing assists for both Casemiro and Matheus Cunha in the second half.
Ross Barkley briefly gave Villa a lifeline by slotting home between those strikes, raising hopes of a comeback.
However, Benjamin Sesko put the result beyond doubt with his ninth Premier League goal of the campaign.
It was a crucial victory for United to extend their lead with their rivals dropping points on the same matchday.
Liverpool 1-2 Man United
United etched their name into history with a famous victory at Anfield, ending a nine-year hoodoo.
Mbeumo silenced the home crowd early, firing United ahead in just the second minute following a piece of comical defending from Liverpool.
Cody Gakpo and Fernandes rattled the post before the former brought his side level.
Liverpool looked in the ascendancy in the final few minutes but it was Harry Maguire who had the final say.
He emphatically headed a fantastic volleyed cross from Fernandes into the bottom-left corner to write his name in the history books.
Since that evening, Liverpool have struggled to find any consistency this campaign.
Man United 2-1 Chelsea
It was a big game for then-manager Ruben Amorim, who had seen his side suffer a 3-0 defeat to Man City at the Etihad Stadium last time out.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez picked up a red card in the fifth minute after catching Mbeumo with a mistimed tackle outside his box. Sesko did extremely well to win the header and guide it perfectly into the path of the Cameroonian.
Fernandes made use of the numerical advantage by putting United ahead before United doubled the lead.
The Old Trafford outfit lost control of the game after Casemiro was sent off.
A late goal from Trevoh Chalobah added further spice to the contest but United held on to their lead.