Final Countdown: Predicting Manchester United's results in their last 10 fixtures

With Manchester United having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Arsenal, qualification for Champions League is the only target left for Louis van Gaal. It was the target which was considered the bare minimum for the Dutch maestro when he took over the coveted job last July.Failure to qualify for the Champions League after spending an astounding £150 million would put his position in jeopardy. United’s recent league form has been reasonably good as they have won their last two league matches to stay in fourth place with 53 points.It has been said that 72 points would be enough to secure the fourth spot, which means that the Old Trafford based club need a minimum of 19 points from their remaining ten fixtures. This will be an uphill task, as United have to face all the six teams that finished ahead of them last season in the remaining matches.Here, we take a game-by-game look to see what results Manchester United can realistically secure in the remaining matches to finish in the top four:

#1 Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur (March 15)

After last week's FA Cup disappointment, Louis van Gaal will be hoping for the Red Devils to bounce back immediately and stabilize their position in the top four. It will not be easy for United, particularly considering recent history, as Tottenham have won on their last two visits to Old Trafford.

Keeping in-form Spurs duo of Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen quiet will boost their chances of a positive result. United's home record is pretty impressive as they have lost just twice and held Chelsea to a draw in the other game. So, Manchester United will back themselves to get all three points from this match, but it will be a challenging task.

Verdict: Manchester United win – The Red Devils should nick a win over Tottenham, considering their home form, and the fact that they will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Arsenal