Manchester United were well beaten on Monday night as Crystal Palace won 4-0 at Selhurst Park.
A brace from Michael Olise along with goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell ensured a dominant victory for Oliver Glasner’s side to leave United in eighth position. Ten Hag’s side have won just twice since March, with a 4-2 victory over bottom club Sheffield United and an FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout win over Coventry City their only victories.
The Red Devils now face missing out on Europe for the first time in a decade, with their closest rivals returning to form just as United faltered. Below is the full schedule of remaining fixtures for United, Newcastle and Chelsea…
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Man United – 8th
Arsenal (H), May 12
Newcastle United (H), May 15
Brighton & Hove Albion (A), May 19
Chelsea-7th
Nottingham Forest (A), May 11
Brighton (A), May 15
Bournemouth (H), May 19
Newcastle United – 6th
Brighton & Hove Albion (W), May 11
Manchester United (A), May 15
Brentford (A), May 19
Verdict: Man United have the toughest matches remaining on paper, with title challengers Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. It is possible that their European fate will be decided three days later against the Magpies in what could be a straight shootout for European football.
Chelsea should be confident of winning their remaining matches, although a trip to Nottingham Forest could be tricky with the Reds fighting for survival. Ultimately, it seems likely that United will finish the campaign eighth, their worst result in the Premier League era.
