Arsenal will play Manchester United in a Premier League encounter at Emirates Stadium on Saturday (April 23). The game is crucial for both teams in their quest to finish in the top four. Whoever wins the contest will have a big advantage over the other sides in terms of finishing ahead of them at the end of the current season. Besides, the Spurs also have a chance to finish fourth in the standings. Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all battling for a Champions League berth with a few games remaining before the season ends.

Tottenham’s Chance to Qualify for the Champions League Next Season

London-based club Tottenham Hotspur may be in a solid position to finish in the top four. Spurs are presently in fourth place with 57 points, with six games remaining in the current season. Most importantly, Tottenham have a more favourable schedule than their opponents, giving them an advantage in achieving their goal. Tottenham's forthcoming fixtures include matches against Liverpool and Arsenal. The Arsenal match might determine who finish in the top four this season. If Tottenham's team remains injury-free for the rest of the season, they will almost likely finish fourth in the Premier League. 

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Tottenham’s Remaining Fixtures

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Arsenal’s Quest for a Top-Four Finish in the Premier League 

Arsenal's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season have strengthened after a 4-2 victory over arch-rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their most recent Premier League match. Arsenal will need to win all six of their remaining games this season to achieve their target. The Gunners are now in fifth place in the league with 57 points. The Spurs are ahead of them due to their better goal differential of 8. This goal differential might prove crucial at the end of the season. Arsenal have two big matches left, against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. These two games will have a major impact on Arsenal's Premier League standings this season.

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Arsenal’s Remaining Fixtures

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Manchester United’s Possibility to Qualify for the Champions League

Manchester United are in the weakest position in contrast to Tottenham and Arsenal in their pursuit of the top four in the league. The Red Devils are in sixth place with 54 points. Besides, they have one fewer encounter left in their schedule than Spurs and Arsenal. Therefore, Man United will have to rely on the results of their opponents for the remainder of the season in addition to winning their matches. However, they must win their remaining fixtures in order to stay firm in the top four race. The Red Devils will have to fight hard against Arsenal and Chelsea, but the rest of the games will be easier.

Manchester United’s Remaining Fixtures 

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Verdict

The top four sides in the Premier League standings are automatically qualified for the Champions League the following season. As a result, all of the big teams aimed at finishing in the top four spots in the Premier League points table at the start of the season. Manchester City and Liverpool are vying for the Premier League title this season, while Chelsea's third-place finish is all but assured. 

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Meanwhile, the race for a top-four finish has heated up, with three teams vying for the berth. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all in contention for fourth place. Whoever displays true battling spirit and a desire to climb the Premier League standings this season will almost certainly earn a spot in the Champions League next season.