Manchester United's next six Premier League fixtures compared with Newcastle and top-four rivals

Manchester United will switch their focus back to securing Champions League qualification for next season when they face Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday evening.

The trip to north London will mark United's first Premier League outing since beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the City Ground on April 16. Since that victory on the banks of the Trent, the Reds have crashed out of the Europa League and reached the FA Cup final, meaning they must now focus on the bread and butter of the league again.

United were dislodged from third place in the table on goal difference on Sunday, dropping to fourth, following Newcastle United's 6-1 hammering of fellow top-four hopefuls Spurs, who have since sacked interim head coach Cristian Stellini. The Magpies found themselves 5-0 up after just 21 minutes, meaning they cruised their way to a significant three points.

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Since losing to Newcastle themselves on April 2, United have won their last three league matches without conceding a single goal, offering encouragement that they will see the job through and secure Champions League qualification for next term. The trip to Spurs is a key fixture in their top-four aspirations and a victory will see them move nine points ahead of the Londoners.

With the race to the finish line now hotting up, MEN Sport has taken a close look at United's next six league fixtures and compared them with those of their immediate rivals, all of whom are still dreaming of clinching a top-four berth.

Verdict: Although United currently boast a healthy advantage over Spurs, the Reds' next crop of fixtures does present a series of challenges in their