According to The Mirror, Manchester United moved back into fourth place in the Premier League table following a gritty 1-0 victory over Everton on Monday Night Football. The win places them three points ahead of Chelsea, who currently sit in fifth after a disappointing draw with Burnley.
The race for Champions League qualification has intensified, with Liverpool also remaining in the hunt despite being in sixth place. Statistical projections from Opta Analyst now give Arsenal a 100% chance of qualifying for the Champions League, while Manchester United’s recent form has significantly boosted their probability of finishing in the top four.
The “Red Devils” have been cited as the most in-form team among the Champions League hopefuls, capitalizing on slip-ups by rivals like Aston Villa. With only ten games remaining in the season, every point has become critical for the clubs battling for the lucrative European spots.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s dramatic win over Nottingham Forest has kept them within touching distance, though they remain outside the top five. The coming weeks will see several “six-pointer” matches that could ultimately decide the final standings of the 2025/2026 season.
* Liverpool Echo: “Manchester United moved back up to fourth spot… while Chelsea sit three points adrift in fifth.”
* Sky Sports Football: “A narrow 1-0 win for Ten Hag’s men puts the pressure back on Chelsea and Liverpool in the top four race.”
Echotitbits take:
United’s season has been a rollercoaster, but their ability to “grind out” 1-0 wins is a classic hallmark of a successful top-four charge. For Nigerian fans—who are heavily split between Man Utd and Chelsea—this weekend’s results have shifted the bragging rights back to the red half of Manchester. Watch for the upcoming United vs. Chelsea fixture; it will likely be the “decider” for the final UCL slot.
Source: The Mirror — https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-champions-league-liverpool-36774116 February 24, 2026
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