Amad says he has a good relationship with Manchester United squad members and also named the players who helped him bed in at the club upon his 2021 arrival.
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The two-week international break is now upon us, which will hand Premier League sides the opportunity to rest and recuperate.
But when club football returns in April is a gruelling run-in as the title, battle for top four, and relegation fight all reach a conclusion. Manchester United will more than fancy their chances of sealing a spot in the Champions League places, but there is still work to do.
As many as five teams now have realistic aims of finishing in the top four come the end of May, and so there will undoubtedly be plenty of twists and turns to come. With that in mind, we have taken a look at three potentially vital gameweeks which could prove pivotal.
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Abig weekend in the battle for top four arrives immediately after the break as United head to Newcastle. The Magpies could move about United with a win at St. James' Park, which would claw Erik ten Hag’s side right into the battle for top four.
That said, a win could go a long way to ensuring they play Champions League football next season. Whoever comes out on top could have a huge opportunity to put distance between themselves and Liverpool, who make the trip to Manchester City. And with top four outsiders Brighton and Brentford meeting, there is plenty on the line. Faltering Spurs, meanwhile, host Everton.
Just a week later, two more top four hopefuls go head-to-head as Brighton make the trip to Spurs. With either or both certain to drop points, United have the perfect opportunity to put the pressure on as they host away strugglers Everton in the early kick-off. Liverpool, meanwhile, face leaders Arsenal at Anfield, while Newcastle are at Brentford. It feels like a momentum changing 48 hours.
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Amad says he has a good relationship with Manchester United squad members and also named the players who helped him bed in at the club upon his 2021 arrival.
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Here are your latest Manchester United morning headlines on Tuesday, April 4.
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Manchester United ambassador Andy Cole believes the club's players can showcase their skills in this summer's pre-season friendly against Wrexham.
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