Comparing top four chasing clubs’ run-ins & results in reverse fixtures

Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are locked in a fascinating battle for the Champions League – and it looks set to go down to the wire.

With it looking increasingly unlikely for any team to break into the current top three in the Premier League table, the race is on to clinch the division’s coveted final Champions League spot.

To have three sides all vying for the same prize at this stage of a season is certainly exciting and the two north London sides are currently neck and neck in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

While Arsenal recovered from their April stutter with a crucial victory at Chelsea, Spurs saw their recent run of victories abruptly ended by Brighton in their last fixture.

But United arguably have deeper squad depth than either of them. While the Red Devils have endured a horrific season – by their standards – perhaps the announcement of Erik ten Hag as their new manager will motivate the current side to buck their ideas up.

But where will the battle for top four be won and lost? We’ve gone through the three sides’ remaining fixtures and noted their results in the reverse encounters to see if we can provide a greater insight on which team will finish highest in May.

Manchester United (H) – Lost, 3-2

West Ham (A) – Won, 2-0

Leeds United (H) – Won, 4-1

Spurs (A) – Won, 3-1

Newcastle United (A) – Won, 2-0

Everton (H) – Lost, 2-1

After a three-game losing run to kick-start their Premier League campaign, it looked set to be another turbulent season for Arsenal as many called for Arteta’s head.

Fast-forward a few months later, the Gunners were flying for the first time since Arsene Wenger’s hey-day. While three defeats in April saw those familiar doubts return, their 4-2 victory at