Manchester United only has one ambition now that Atletico Madrid has knocked them out of the Champions League:
to finish in the top four. Arsenal's loss to Liverpool at The Emirates on Wednesday evening provided a boost for this.
While it was disappointing to see Liverpool triumph in their effort to equal United's 20 titles, United had no other options in this game. Ralf Rangnick's current United club will benefit from Arsenal's defeat. They were beaten 2-0 at The Emirates. The Gunners' winning streak of five games has come to an end.
What effect will the result have on the Premier League standings?
The Manchester club is currently in 5th place, one point behind Arsenal. The Gunners have two games in hand, but they had three prior to their match against Liverpool.
On Saturday, Mikel Arteta's side will play another of their remaining games, this time against Aston Villa, who they defeated last season. The chase for the top four will be re-ignited if they lose another game.
Remember, United must travel to Arsenal, and a win there might be essential for Rangnick's side, who beat the Gunners 3-2 at the Stadium of Dreams.
On the road, Arsenal will face Chelsea, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Southampton, and Crystal Palace. If they had defeated Liverpool tonight, the race would have been finished. The window for leapfrogging them into the top four and securing a spot in the Champions League has been reopened.
United's schedule isn't easy, and this is where the real problem lies. The away game against Liverpool, as well as general skepticism of United's record, unpredictability, and lack of confidence, is a major concern. The players, on the other hand, may be able to pull it off if they return invigorated and confident. A win over Arsenal next month at The Emirates would be essential.
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