This archive report was first published on 17 June 2020.
As the Premier League resumes on June 17, the race for Champions League football is heating up. With seven teams still in contention for a top-four spot, the competition is fierce.
Manchester United, however, appears to have an advantage. According to a recent analysis, the average position of Solskjaer's remaining opponents is 12.3, suggesting that United will play a number of sides who are below them.
This is in stark contrast to their top-four rivals, who face much tougher fixtures. Manchester City, for example, come second in the list of teams with the most favorable opponents, with an average position of 12.1.
United's remaining fixtures include matches against Norwich, Brighton, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and West Ham, with Leicester City being the only top-four side they have left to play against.
While injury is not a major concern for most teams, the run of fixtures is a crucial factor in the race for the top four. With Manchester United's relatively easy schedule, they are clear favorites to win most of their remaining games.
As the season draws to a close, all eyes will be on the Premier League to see which teams will secure a spot in Europe's elite next season.
