Manchester United will still have belief in qualifying for the Champions League this season, but it is looking like a tall order.
The Reds are currently enduring a difficult run of form in the Premier League with no wins in their last four top-flight fixtures. United were held to a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the weekend to lose ground in the race for a top-four finish with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
As a result, United will be starting to look over their shoulder at other teams who could leapfrog them in the table. Thanks to a 4-0 win over Spurs at the weekend, Newcastle United are now ahead of the Reds in the table on goal difference.
Chelsea have also gained ground on United in recent games thanks to the 6-0 victory over Everton on Monday night. West Ham will also believe they can finish above United in the table, even though they are two points behind having played one game more.
Erik ten Hag and Co. have just six more Premier League fixtures to try and finish as high in the table as possible. While the top four will still be the ambition, ensuring European football returns to Old Trafford next season remains the priority.
MEN Sport has taken a look at United's remaining fixtures compared to Newcastle, West Ham and Chelsea.
Sheffield United (H) - April 24
Burnley (H) - April 27
Crystal Palace (A) - May 6
Arsenal (H) - May 12
Newcastle United (H) - May 15
Brighton (A) - May 19
Crystal Palace (A) - April 24
Sheffield United (H) - April 27
Burnley (A) - May 4
Brighton (H) - May 11
Brentford (A) - May 19
Crystal Palace (A) - April 21
Liverpool (H) - April 27
Chelsea (A) - May 5
Luton Town (H) - May 11
Arsenal (A) - April 23
Aston Villa (A) - April 27
Tottenham Hotspur (H) - May 2
West Ham (A) - May 5
Nottingham Forest (A) - May 11
Brighton (A) - May 15
Bournemouth (H) - May 19