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FootballPremier League Legend Names only Club that Can Rival Man United for Fourth Spot
- Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, and Wolves are all eyeing a top-four finish at the end of the season
- While Peter Schmeichel is backing United to beat the other four teams to seal the final Champions League spot, he is wary of the threat posed by Arsenal
- The legendary goalkeeper feels the Gunners could give the Red Devils a run for their money in the race to finish among the top four teams
- Arsenal are currently placed sixth with 42 points, four points behind fourth-placed United but with three games in hand
Man United legend Peter Schmeichel has claimed Arsenal are the only side that poses the biggest threat in the Red Devils' push to finish in the top four.
The two Premier League giants are among a host of clubs eyeing a Champions League spot at the end of the season.
Both teams secured crucial wins over the weekend to increase their chances of finishing in the top four, with United demolishing Leeds 4-2 at Elland Road to cement their place in fourth.
The Red Devils win cemented their place in fourth with 46 points, four ahead of sixth-placed Arsenal who have three matches to play.
Schmeichel makes top-four prediction
Despite the apparent stiff competition in the top-four race, Schmeichel is backing United to seal the final Champions League place.
However, according to the legendary goalkeeper, his former side could face significant competition from rivals Arsenal in their push to play in Europe next season.
"I think Arsenal have shown some great form," Schmeichel said on BBC 5 Live Breakfast when asked who he is backing in the top-four battle.
"But actually, on current form in the last five games, Man United is a little bit better than Arsenal. It’s hard to see but they are. I think having the points on the board rather than games in hand [is more important]," he added.
Arsenal, who beat Brentford 2-1 in their last outing are scheduled to play Wolves on Thursday, February 24.
Premier League legend makes top-four prediction after crucial weekend wins for Man United, Spurs, and Arsenal
FootballA win over Wolves will send them to fifth on the log with 45 points.
De Gea hints he will not quit Man United
Earlier, Sports Brief reported David de Gea has suggested he has no intention of leaving Man United, more than five years after he nearly joined Real Madrid
At the time, a glitch in a fax machine on transfer deadline saw his proposed move to the La Liga giants dramatically fall through
The Spain international has since gone on to establish himself as an integral squad member for the Red Devils