Ruben Amorim's first six Manchester United fixtures compared with expected top four rivals

Ruben Amorim will be targeting a winning start to life as Manchester United head coach when his side travels to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon.

Appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor earlier this month, the 39-year-old arrived in England just over a week ago and started work on the training ground on Monday, gearing his players up for the Premier League restart.

This weekend's trip to Suffolk marks the beginning of a hectic period for United, who must navigate their way through 11 matches before the end of this calendar year.

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Of the 11 assignments United must navigate before the end of 2024, eight of them are in the Premier League, meaning the comings weeks could have a decisive say in determining the outcome of their season.

United, despite currently occupying 13th in the table, are only four points shy of the top four, meaning the goal of qualifying for the Champions League for next season is still very much alive.

With that said, MEN Sport has had a look at United's next six league matches and compared them with those who are also expected to be in the mix for a top four spot come the end of the season.

Verdict: Amorim's first crop of league games in charge of United features a mixed bag of opponents, including sides who are expected to flirt with relegation and two who are expected to challenge for the title. On paper, the trips to Arsenal and cross-city rivals City will present United with their toughest challenges in the coming weeks.

However, Forest are currently riding high in the table and Bournemouth have been