Manchester United can rely on their greatest strength to secure Champions League qualification

With just three weeks of the Premier League season to go, Manchester United's destiny is in their own hands.

The Reds are currently fourth in the standings, one place and four points ahead of Liverpool. Perhaps cautiously, however, United will be looking over their shoulders if the Merseysiders beat Brentford on Saturday evening at Anfield.

A sixth successive victory for Jurgen Klopp's side would move them to within just a point of the Reds, ahead of them facing West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday evening, meaning they have the opportunity to apply some pressure in the race for Champions League qualification. United, however, following Liverpool's clash with the Bees will have two games in hand, highlighting how they will remain in charge of their destiny.

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United's five remaining Premier League fixtures look favourable, with only one of their last five opponents currently camped inside the top half of the table. Furthermore, three of the Reds' last five matches are at Old Trafford, where they have been consistently strong throughout the campaign.

Following Sunday's trip to West Ham, United welcome Wolves to M16 next weekend, marking the first of three home games in their last four. Chelsea and Fulham will visit Old Trafford in the final week of the season.

A quick glance at the Premier League home table makes encouraging reading for United, with the Reds having won 12 of their 16 Old Trafford outings. They are unbeaten on their own patch since the opening day of the campaign and have conceded a league-best eight goals all season.

Therefore, with a home record so strong, that could be the difference between United