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Man United stumbles at Newcastle, top-4 EPL spot not assured

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Manchester United's Luke Shaw reacts after Newcastle's Callum Wilson scored his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United, at St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle, England, Sunday, April 2, 2023. [AP Photo]

It wasn't long ago that Manchester United was being talked up, somewhat optimistically, as a potential outsider for the Premier League title.

Now, even a top-four finish is looking far from assured for a club up for sale and seeking Champions League qualification as another attraction for potential buyers.

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