{"id":299750,"date":"2025-12-05T03:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T03:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/299750\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T03:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T03:16:10","slug":"man-united-next-five-premier-league-fixtures-compared-to-chelsea-liverpool-and-other-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/299750\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United next five Premier League fixtures compared to Chelsea, Liverpool and other rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How the upcoming schedule compares between Manchester United and their Premier League rivals as the battle for Champions League qualification continues.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2250023067.jpg\" alt=\"Diogo Dalot smashes one into the net.\" loading=\"eager\" \/>Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for Man Utd in their match with West Ham.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Manchester United saw their top-four charge dampened with a frustrating 1-1 draw vs West Ham at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a>. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/diogo-dalot\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Diogo Dalot<\/a> opened the scoring for Ruben Amorim&#8217;s side on Thursday night, before Soungoutou Magassa replied for the struggling west Londoners to earn them a share of the spoils.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">United were dealt an unfortunate injury blow in the build-up to facing West Ham as centre-back <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/ruben-amorim-gives-matthijs-de-33003334\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matthijs de Ligt was ruled out<\/a>. The former Ajax and Bayern Munich man was among three changes to the starting XI pre-match as Noussair Mazraoui, Ayden Heaven and Luke Shaw lined-up in defence in De Ligt&#8217;s absence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">That unfamiliar defensive unit coped well for the most part against their relegation-threatened visitors. However, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/live-man-united-west-ham-33001888\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">after Dalot powered home the opener on 58 minutes<\/a>, Magassa conjured up an 83rd-minute leveller.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Here, we look at United&#8217;s next five fixtures compared to their main top-four rivals;<\/p>\n<p>8th: Man Utd&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Monday, December 8 vs Wolves (A) at 8pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Monday, December 15 vs Bournemouth (H) at 8pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 21 vs Aston Villa (A) at 4.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Friday, December 26 vs Newcastle (H) at 8pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Tuesday, December 30 vs Wolves (H) at 8.15pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">The verdict: There are opportunities for United to add to their points tally here and they ought to be looking at a maximum six-point haul from their two meetings against rock-bottom Wolves inside just over three weeks. It will &#8211; likely &#8211; be much tougher for Amorim&#8217;s side against Bournemouth and Newcastle at Old Trafford, while a trip to Villa Park is clearly the most difficult challenge on the horizon, at least on paper.<\/p>\n<p>4th: Chelsea&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 6 vs Bournemouth (A) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 13 vs Everton (H) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 20 vs Newcastle (A) at 12.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 27 vs Aston Villa (H) at 5.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Tuesday, December 30 vs Bournemouth (H) at 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Diogo-Dalot.jpg\" alt=\"Diogo Dalot celebrates his goal.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>Diogo Dalot celebrates scoring for Manchester United against West Ham.(Image: Justin Setterfield\/Getty Images)5th: Crystal Palace&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 7 vs Fulham (A) at 4.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 14 vs Man City (H) at 2pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 20 vs Leeds (A) at 8pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 28 vs Tottenham (H) at 4.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Thursday, January 1 vs Fulham (H) at 5.30pm<\/p>\n<p>6th: Sunderland&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 6 vs Man City (A) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 14 vs Newcastle (H) at 2pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 20 vs Brighton (A) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 28 vs Leeds (H) at 2pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Thursday, January 1 vs Man City (H) at 8pm<\/p>\n<p>7th: Brighton&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Sunday, December 7 vs West Ham (H) at 2pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 13 vs <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> (A) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 20 vs Sunderland (H) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 27 vs Arsenal (A) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Tuesday, December 30 vs West Ham (A) at 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p>9th: Liverpool&#8217;s next five Premier League fixtures<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 6 vs Leeds (A) at 5.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 13 vs Brighton (H) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 20 vs Tottenham (A) at 5.30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Saturday, December 27 vs Wolves (H) at 3pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Thursday, January 1 vs Leeds (H) at 5.30pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How the upcoming schedule compares between Manchester United and their Premier League rivals as the battle for 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