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#5 Manchester United's slip blows top-four race wide open

United continue to remain fifth after the result

Manchester United were handed a glorious opportunity to steal a march on their fellow top-four aspirants, after the defeats suffered by both Chelsea and Leicester City. However, the Red Devils failed yet again to make the most of their competitors slipping up, following the draw against Southampton.

A win would have swiftly helped them to third place. But the result now means they remain fifth behind Leicester, who also have 59 points but boast a slightly better goal difference. Chelsea were the biggest winners in the race for top-four, as they retained third place, even after succumbing to a 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United.

Manchester United face Crystal Palace away from home on Thursday. Solskjaer's men play their remaining two league games against West Ham United and Leicester, respectively, following their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Sunday.

Even though there was no real competition for Liverpool in the title race, slip-ups and shortcomings have contributed to the several mix-ups in the race for top-four. Safe to say, we'll have to wait until the final day of the season to decide who makes the cut in the end.