A comparison of the next 5 matches for Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool reveals an intensifying battle for Premier League top-four places.
On 9 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the Premier League's top-four race has heated up again after 25 matches, with significant changes. Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, has been in excellent form with four straight wins, solidifying their hold on 4th place.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is hot on their heels in 5th place. Liverpool, however, is on a downturn, winning only one of their last five games and recently losing at home to Manchester City, dropping to 6th with their chances for a Champions League spot becoming increasingly difficult.
Looking ahead to the next 5 matches for these three teams, it's clear that the level of difficulty varies significantly.
Manchester United (4th place – 44 points)
11 Feb 2026 GMT+7: West Ham (away)
23 Feb 2026 GMT+7: Everton (away)
1 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Crystal Palace (home)
4 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Newcastle (away)
15 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Aston Villa (home)
The "Red Devils" face a fairly tough schedule, with three away matches against teams strong at home, especially Newcastle and Everton. However, if Manchester United maintains their winning streak, they stand a good chance of holding onto a top-four spot.
Chelsea (5th place – 43 points)
11 Feb 2026 GMT+7: Leeds United (home)
21 Feb 2026 GMT+7: Burnley (home)
1 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Arsenal (away)
5 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Aston Villa (away)
15 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Newcastle (home)
Chelsea has the advantage of playing three of their next five games at Stamford Bridge. The crucial tests will be away matches against Arsenal and Aston Villa; securing points there would open up a strong chance to overtake Manchester United in the top four.
Liverpool (6th place – 39 points)
12 Feb 2026 GMT+7: Sunderland (away)
21 Feb 2026 GMT+7: Nottingham Forest (away)
28 Feb 2026 GMT+7: West Ham (home)
3 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Wolverhampton (away)
15 Mar 2026 GMT+7: Tottenham Hotspur (home)
Liverpool's schedule looks less demanding compared to their rivals, but their main issue is inconsistent form. They also have three away games and a significant home match against Spurs late in the run. Continued poor results could further diminish their Champions League qualification hopes.