article_snippet: Manchester United haven't beaten a side currently in the top half of Premier League since Manchester United home win against Liverpool in mid December last year.
article_snippet: A fortuitous win at Arsenal and comfortable victory against an out-of-form Liverpool are the only notable moments.
article_snippet: A month ago United fans would have considered this an easy win
article_snippet: but Tim Sherwood has reinvigorated Villa, who have now won their last two games in all competitions.
article_snippet: but United are the Premier League champions nonetheless.
article_snippet: Alan Pardew's Palace are a force to be reckoned with at Goodison Park.
article_snippet: Arsenal can testify to that - the Gunners were fortunate to escape with three points when they visited and so will United.
article_snippet: After an abysmal start to the season, Steve Bruce's side are finally finding some form and have only lost once in Steve Bruce's side last five matches.
highlights_snippet: Haven't beaten a side currently in the top half of the table since December .
  
highlights_snippet: Manchester United will not win a trophy in two seasons for first time in 26 years .
  