Manchester United's next six Premier League games compared to Arsenal, Liverpool FC and rivals

Manchester United will need to play catch-up when they return from the September international break.

Erik ten Hag and his men have picked up only six points from a possible 12 on offer so far this season. United have also suffered two defeats on the road to north London-based rivals Tottenham and Arsenal.

Injuries have certainly not helped their cause, but there are still over 100 points up for grabs. However, following the international break, the schedule will ramp up into overdrive owing to other competitions.

United are fighting on four fronts this season as they return to the Champions League and attempt to defend the Carabao Cup trophy they won last season. Both charges get underway this month as we take a closer look at their next six Premier League fixtures compared to fellow top-four contenders.

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Saturday, September 16 vs Brighton (H) at 3pm

Saturday, September 23 vs Burnley (A) at 8pm

Saturday, September 30 vs Crystal Palace (H) at 3pm

Saturday, October 7 vs Brentford (H) at 3pm

Saturday, October 21 vs Sheffield United (A) at 8pm

Sunday, October 29 vs October vs Man City (H) at 3.30pm

The verdict: You cannot help but draw your eyes to the Manchester derby. United have winnable games before then - although nothing is guaranteed in the Premier League these days - and Ten Hag will have to tot up a good points tally from the five matches prior to welcoming City to Old Trafford next month. Arsenal have an especially tough sequence, on paper, between now and November with Tottenham, City and