Man Utd's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Champions League rivals after Leeds loss

Man Utd's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Champions League rivals after Leeds lossManchester United losing to Leeds United in the Premier League leaves them level on points with Aston Villa and just three ahead of Liverpool, but still seven above Chelsea in sixthCommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist and Matthew Abbott Sports Writer08:41, 14 Apr 2026View ImageMichael Carrick and Man United still have work to do if they are to secure Champions League football(Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)Manchester United's return to Premier League action proved one to forget following the international break after Leeds United beat them 2-1 at Old Trafford. They finished the match with ten men after the sending off of Lisandro Martinez for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.‌Michael Carrick's side began sluggishly, with the visitors breaking the deadlock through Noah Okafor, who proceeded to bag both Leeds goals. Just as United hoped to mount a second-half comeback and spare their blushes, Martinez saw red.‌The incident initially went unnoticed. However, video assistant referee John Brooks instructed referee Paul Tierney to review the pitch-side monitor.‌READ MORE: How many Man Utd games Lisandro Martinez will miss after red card for hair pull vs LeedsREAD MORE: Michael Carrick launches attack on 'shocking' Paul Tierney after Man Utd stunned by LeedsThe defender will now sit out United's fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool, serving a three-match suspension for violent conduct. The blow is far from ideal for the Reds, who are battling to clinch Champions League football next season.The loss leaves United level on 55 points with fourth-placed Aston Villa, while Liverpool sit three points adrift in fifth following their victory over Fulham. With that in mind, the Mirror has cast an eye over United's upcoming fixtures and compared them to those of their rivals in the battle for Champions League qualifica...