Man United's next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and rivals after Fulham drama

Manchester United closed the gap to Aston Villa in third with a dramatic and tight 3-2 win over Fulham in the Premier League, despite a nervy finish at Old Trafford

Michael Carrick made it three straight wins as Manchester United interim head coach thanks to Benjamin Sesko's dramatic winner against Fulham.

Goals from Casemiro and Matheus Cunha put United 2-0 before the visitors came from behind through Raul Jimenez and Kevin. However, Sesko's goal inside the box almost immediately handed United all three points to strengthen their bid for a return to Champions League football.

After beating Manchester City and Arsenal in January, United beat Fulham and continued their fine form. After not be awarded a penalty for a foul on Cunha, Bruno Fernandes delivered a perfect cross for Casemiro to head home.

Raul Jimenez halved the deficit from the penalty spot after he was hacked down by Harry Maguire inside the area. However, United held firm to move just five off Aston Villa after their loss against Brentford.

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And below is a look at United’s next five fixtures compared to their Premier League rivals as they look to cement their place in the Champions League places.

Manchester United - 4th (41 points)

Tottenham (H) - Feb 7 (12.30pm) - Premier League

West Ham (A) - Feb 10 (8.15pm) - Premier League

Everton (A) - Feb 23 (8pm) - Premier League

Crystal Palace (H) - Mar 1 (2pm) - Premier League

Newcastle (A) - Mar 4 (8.15pm) - Premier League

Aston Villa - 3rd (46 points)

Bournemouth (A) - Feb 7 (3pm) - Premier League

Brighton (H) - Feb 11 (7.30pm) - Premier League

Newcastle (H) - Feb 14 (5.45pm) - FA Cup

Leeds (H) - Feb 21 (3pm) - Premier League

Wolves (A) - Feb 27 (8pm) - Premier Leagye

Manchester City - 2nd (46 points)

Newcastle (H) - Feb 4 (8pm) - Carabao Cup

Liverpool (A) - Feb 8 (4.30pm) - Premier League

Fulham (H) - Feb 11 (7.30pm) - Premier League

Salford (H) - Feb 14 (3pm) - FA Cup

Newcastle (H) - Feb 21 (12.30pm) - Premier League

Chelsea - 5th (40 points)

Arsenal (A) - Feb 3 (8pm) - Carabao Cup

Wolves (A) - Feb 7 (3pm) - Premier League

Leeds (H) - Feb 10 (7.30pm) - Premier League

Hull City (A) - Feb 13 (7.45pm) - FA Cup

Burnley (H) - Feb 21 (3pm) - Premier League

Liverpool - 6th (39 points)

Man City (H) - Feb 8 (4.30pm) - Premier League

Sunderland (A) - Feb 11 (8.15pm) - Premier League

Brighton (H) - Feb 14 (8pm) - FA Cup

Nottingham Forest (A) - Feb 21 (3pm) - Premier League.

West Ham (H) - Feb 28 (3pm) - Premier League