Manchester United face three crucial away games in a little more than six days that could define their season: by 10pm next Saturday they could be out of the Champions League and eight points off fourth place in the Premier League, should Spurs beat Aston Villa on Sunday. But despite being a long way from their best form, they can still produce when it matters.
Erik ten Hag’s side will face hostile atmospheres at Everton, Galatasaray and Newcastle as he aims to keep everything on a fragile track. United have won four of their past five league games, although have rarely looked convincing, but victories breed confidence and they have found a way to grind out results in a top-flight campaign where they have scored 13 goals in 12 matches.
