At least five Premier League clubs can consider themselves as Manchester United’s rivals for a European spot next season. Just eight points separate Tottenham Hotspur in fifth - which could earn a Champions League spot - and Chelsea in tenth.
United sit in the middle of that pack but the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest dealt a major blow to any hopes of a post-Christmas resurgence.
Tottenham losing to Brighton in midweek creaked a window of opportunity when many had started to write United off but, as has often been the case in 2023-24, Ten Hag's side were humbled days later with another Premier League defeat.
Beyond Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City, the three clubs fighting for the title, the European spots remain up for grabs in the second half of the campaign. READ MORE: United youngster set for new contract after impressing Ten Hag READ MORE: Garnacho is doing what Ronaldo didn't do at United Erik ten Hag’s side take on Spurs next, looking to avenge August’s 2-0 defeat in north London.
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