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Five points separate United from Arsenal, which have a game in hand. Of all the teams, United have the kindest schedule in the run-in, with games against five of the bottom six teams.

Much intrigue, too, lies in the fate of Sheffield United, which was widely expected to be a relegation candidate this season but finds itself two points behind Man United with a game in hand, against next-to-last Aston Villa in the first game of the restart.

In this Tuesday, January 21, 2020 file photo, Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero smiles during the English Premier League match against Manchester City at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England.