Manchester United's last 12 Premier League games predicted in race for top four

Currently 19 points off top spot, it seems Manchester United will have to settle for a top-four battle in the Premier League this season.

United sat just outside the Premier League title battle earlier this season, but two draws and one defeat in their last five has decreased United's chances of a Premier League title. Carabao Cup trophy success and victories in the FA and Europa League may have potentially taken Erik ten Hag's focus away from the Premier League, with the potential to win three trophies this season still very much on the table.

In third place, United are just three points clear of Newcastle United in fifth, so if they want a top-four spot next season, they'll need to rediscover their winning ways in the league. Marcus Rashford leads the goalscoring charts at United with 14 in the league this season, whilst Bruno Fernandes has been back to his best in recent weeks.

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So, can United cement a spot in the Premier League top four? Let's take a look.

We have used Football Manager 2023 to update the Premier League table to its current state, with Man United in third place with 50 points. We then simulated until the end of the season to see if United could confirm their top-four spot.

April 2: Newcastle (A)

Newcastle away has been a tough trip for a lot of teams this season, and defeat for United would've moved the Magpies above the Reds. The clash was extremely even, but a 71st-minute Antony strike was enough to seal the three points for United in a 1-0 victory.

April 5: Brentford (H)

Another high-flyer this season, Brentford were looking to pull off a shock at Old Trafford. United were too strong for the Bees though, and