Man United remaining EPL fixtures - is 4th place likely?

These are Man U's last 11 games of the season.

According to Arsene Wenger, 72 points is the cut-off for the Champion's League places, so essentially we need 22 points from these 11 games. Let's see if this is possible.

Newcastle (A) - This would have been a tough proposition earlier in the season, but after Pardew left, Newcastle have been poor. I'd expect a close win, so 3 points here.

Spurs (H) - Spurs will want to bounce back after their dispiriting loss in the League Cup Final, and they are a tough match-up. I'd expect a score draw, so 1 point.

Liverpool (A) - Very tasty game. It'd be at least 2 to 3 goals separating both teams at the end, either way, but more likely in favour of Liverpool, who have an amazing 8-1-0 EPL record their last 9 games. 0 points

A Villa (H) - This should be a straightforward win. Anything less would be disappointing. Damn, I might have just jinxed this. 3 points

M City (H) - First of a run of 3 very tough games. This will be a close one, and I'd take a draw, to be fair. 1 point

Chelsea (A) - If Chelsea are > 7 points ahead by this game, they might just relax a little. But probably not. 1 point would be great.

Everton (A) - Again, a tough match up. But Martinez's teams always have a few weaknesses at the back, and MU might just sneak a win here. 3 points

WBA (H) - This needs to be a win, and nothing less. The 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns was quite unforgivable, so redemption is due. 3 points

C Palace (A) - Again, if we are to qualify, this has to be a win. 3 points

Arsenal (H) - If it all comes to pass, United would be coming off a 3 win streak heading into this (likely) decider for Champions League places, and with their tails up. Or United could be coming off a terrible loss, and needing a win (which will likely mean a loss at the end of the day). 1 point

Hull (A) - Last game of the season, and if United's players aren't putting their everything into this game for 3 points, then van Gaal might have a lot more to do during the summer. 3 points

Totalling up the above, we come to the (unsurprising) tally of .... 22 points! So, that means we are going to qualify! Yay!


*Disclaimer - all the above are just guesses, hor. And Arsenal finished 4th last year with 79 points. So please don't bet on any of the above outcomes. I'm not responsible for any monetary loss you might incur. So there.