Manchester United: Top 5 Games to Ensure the Title Stays at Old Trafford

Manchester United now sits at the top of the Premier League table once again, thanks in large part to the defeat of Manchester City at the hands of Swansea City. 

Their last 10 games, barring their encounter with City, looked relatively comfortable on paper. However, given the nature of the Premier League, major upsets might hinder their retention of the title. 

Here are five crucial encounters for Manchester United. 

5. Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester United: 18 March

Sometimes Manchester United seems to slip up against the lesser teams. 

This fixture is tricky as Wolves would be coming to the fixture desperate to stay in the top flight of English football. It was only last season that they lost against them. 

United have to ensure that they don't get too lax in the game and try to emerge victorious. 

2. Manchester United vs. Swansea City: 06 May

Swansea City have been in red-hot form this season. 

They have been very impressive in their debut campaign and have already won against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. 

United will face an uphill task to overcome Brendan Rodgers' men.

3. Sunderland vs. Manchester United: 13 May

The title might very well be decided on the last day of the season. 

Sunderland can be worrisome at times, and they are capable of winning. They will also be vying for the Europa League spot, which will render things especially difficult for United. 

4. Manchester United vs. Everton: 22 April

Playing against Everton is a grueling affair. 

David Moyes' side epitomizes mid-table resilience and might cause an upset. This is a key fixture for United, as United do not have to face any of the "Big Six" barring Manchester City in their last 10 games. 

Given City's fixtures, United might have widened the gap, and this game might just put them in a strong position. 

1. Manchester City vs. Manchester United: 30 April

In most likelihood, this will be the game that will decide in whose favor the season will swing. 

Both teams will be going into the fixture with all guns blazing and try to make the most out of the game. 

Both teams, as it stands now, are separated by a lone point and three points to United would definitely allow them to retain their title.