In order for Man Utd to win the FA Cup and qualify for the Champions League for the upcoming season, the fixtures come thick and fast.
Through their Europa exit, Manchester United lost their impressive reputation for “fιɡҺтι𝚗ɡ on all fronts.”
They have secured a position in the FA Cup final at Wembley, where they will play the league champions, Manchester City.
But most significantly, it is necessary to qualify for the Champions League.
Erik ten Hag has already won one title during his first season in Manchester, but he will be looking to add another to the club’s trophy cabinet by winning the FA Cup.
Injuries have turned into a vicious enemy for United, with Lisandro Martinez learning that his season has tragically ended. The veteran Argentine player will join an ever-expanding line waiting to use the medical facility at Old Trafford.
Liverpool is now right behind them as they try to qualify for the Champions League despite a poor season, but United must stay focused on their remaining two games.
Here is what Manchester United can expect as the season draws to a close.
Manchester United vs Chelsea | Premier League | Thursday 25 May
Old Trafford has been transformed into a fortress by Manchester United, who have only suffered one home setback all season—to Newcastle, 2-0.
This match had to be rescheduled due to the time of their FA Cup semi-final against Brighton, and it has now been formally announced that it will take place three days before to the season’s final contest.
Frank Lampard will fly to the north with a new strategy because he has never played Erik ten Hag. His recent record attests to his Ԁιꜱаꜱтгоᴜꜱ start as temporary manager, but their most recent results might suggest a turn for the better.
The fans will make sure to play the role of the 12th man when they welcome a struggling Chelsea because they are aware that one more point from their two remaining games would be sufficient for top four eligibility.
Ten Hag will be looking to break that curse in what may be a crucial match for the Red Devils given that the teams have drawn five of their most recent matches, which suggests a dull affair is likely.
Manchester United vs Fulham | Premier League | Sunday 28 May
United will meet Londoners Fulham at home to wrap off the season in an effort to cap off what may end up being a historic one. Thankfully, Ten Hag’s final fixture is at home for him and his group.
The last time the two faced off, the FA Cup was ablaze with action, and Fulham’s hero Aleksandar Mitrovic gave the audience a contentious moment of lunacy.
Who knows, perhaps a hint of that titanic FA Cup match will seep into this match and make it even more intriguing.
Manchester City vs Manchester United | FA Cup final | Saturday 3 June
After defeating Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, Wembley has become a frequent stop for United. Ten Hag and his players will be there in force when they return.
The Red Devils will rely on their recent success in the capital to control their opponents for a second victory of the season in an effort to dent City’s triple chances.
With the Premier League officially locked up, City will have their eyes on the FA Cup, making United the heavy underdogs going into the match.
In their first encounter, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored three goals in a 6-3 blowout.
However, United returned the favor two months later, as goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford offset Jack Grealish’s early goal.
Who will emerge victorious from this third Ƅаттℓе between the two English pyramidal titans is anyone’s guess.