Manchester United strengthened their grip on a Champions League spot after the Red Devils earned a 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.
Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho struck either side of the break to secure a precious victory for Erik ten Hag's side as they moved four points clear of Liverpool in the race for a top-four place.
United have now moved level on points with third-place Newcastle but have a poorer goal difference than the Magpies and remain in fourth. The Red Devils have got a seven-day rest before their next game. They travel to Bournemouth, before back-to-back home matches against Chelsea and Fulham to end the campaign.
Liverpool will be hoping to close the gap when they travel to relegation-threatened Leicester on Monday evening. The Reds have won their last six matches and are the second-most in-form team in the Premier League behind Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have also kept clean sheets in their previous two outings, having scraped past Fulham and Brentford, both 1-0. After their trip to Leicester, Klopp’s men host Aston Villa and travel to Southampton on the final day.
Klopp was asked about the top-four race on Friday. He said: "We don't mention (Barca/Alisson header) but people involved remember. We were around when miracles happened. But it was in our hands. Now we have to win but it doesn't mean anything changes. A few weeks ago I couldn't see it at all."
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Meanwhile, Newcastle missed the chance to all but secure their place in the Champions League with a 2-2 draw at Leeds. Luke Ayling gave the Whites the lead, before Patrick Bamford had the opportunity to double their advantage from the spot. However, the forward’s penalty was saved by Nick Pope.
That gave the Magpies a lift and Callum Wilson struck either side of half-time to put them in a commanding position. But Eddie Howe’s side were unable to hold on to their lead as Rasmus Kristiansen struck late on to earn a share of the spoils.
Newcastle’s fate is still in their own hands, however. They require two wins from their remaining three matches to secure a place in Europe’s top club competition. The Magpies host Brighton and Leicester, before travelling to Chelsea on the final day.
Speaking on the top-four race, Howe said: “We can wait a few more days if we achieve it, but obviously it’s the hardest league in the world. It’s the toughest, and we were under no illusions about how difficult today was going to be. When we had our noses in front, that’s what makes it a little bit difficult to take, but onto the next match.”
