West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been told to avoid Manchester United 'at all costs' amid interest from the club.
12.04.2022 - 10:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With just seven games to go in the Premier League season, Manchester United are still just about in the race for the top four – although their hopes are fading fast.
United's dismal season looks set to deliver very little, with their pre-season title ambitions quickly being replaced by a fight just to qualify for next season’s Champions League. And even that is looking beyond them at this point.
What has been a dire campaign from United hit a new low on Saturday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Everton. With just seven games now left in the season, their hopes of reaching the Premier League’s top four are hanging by a thread.
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Having fallen six points off the pace at the weekend, many have now written off their chances of being back at Europe’s top table next season. If they are to defy the odds and have any chance of finishing in the top four, they’ll have to overcome some daunting fixtures before the end of the season.
First up is the visit of Norwich on Saturday, before United head to Anfield in midweek to take on title-chasing Liverpool. Then comes a must-win game against fellow top-four hopefuls Arsenal in north London.
Brentford and Brighton follow, with another huge game in their penultimate fixture against Chelsea. United close out the season at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace, by which time they will hope to at least still be in with a chance of fourth.
Of course, they will have to rely on Tottenham – and Arsenal for that matter – dropping points along the way if they’re to have any chance. You can predict how the top-four race will pan out using our predictor below! All of the season’s
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been told to avoid Manchester United 'at all costs' amid interest from the club.
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Manchester United are in the midst of a major rebuild in a bid to change their fortunes after years of mismanagement behind the scenes and disappointment on the pitch. This season marks five since the club last won a trophy and nearly a decade since they last won the league and something needs to change.
Manchester United face the ultimate test in the Premier League tonight (Tuesday). Ralf Rangnick is scheduled to visit Anfield for the first time as a manager, with his United team set to face Liverpool.
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins. "Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time," Manchester United said in a statement on the club's website. "As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family's request for privacy.
Paul Pogba has spoken out for the first time since being booed by Manchester United fans during the club’s 3-2 win over Norwich.
Steve McClaren has compared Erik ten Hag to Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Tuesday, April 12.
Earlier this week, the Manchester Evening News revealed that Manchester United were working on a deal to sign Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. It’s no secret that bringing in at least one new defensive midfielder has been a priority for the club some time.