Manchester United could struggle to qualify for the Champions League for a second successive season , according to former defender Phil Neville . After crashing out of the FA Cup following a 2-1 defeat by Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday evening , Louis van Gaal 's uninspired side only have a top four finish to focus on for the remainder of this season . United are currently in fourth place , a point behind Arsenal - although , with Liverpool , Southampton and Tottenham also in the chase , a swift return to Europe 's elite competition is far from guaranteed . Wayne Rooney scores as United are knocked out of the FA Cup , leaving only a top four finish to aim for . Former Old Trafford star Phil Neville , speaking to Mauricio Pochettino ( right ) , warns United will find it 'tricky ' Louis van Gaal instructs his players as United 's last hope of winning silverware this season disappears . Tottenham ( h ) Liverpool ( a ) Aston Villa ( h ) Man City ( h ) Chelsea ( a ) Everton ( a ) West Brom ( h ) Crystal Palace ( a ) Arsenal ( h ) Hull ( a ) Speaking to BBC 5 Live , Neville admitted his former club face a fight to finish fourth or higher , especially with fixtures against Liverpool , Tottenham and the derby with Manchester City in their next four games . 'Momentum works both ways and for United now , they ca n't win silverware and all they 've got left to concentrate on for the rest of the season is a top four finish , ' he said . 'There 's tricky period for them when they still have to play the likes of Chelsea , Man City , as well as Everton . 'It 's a massive . massive last two months of the season for them . The results have been OK , but the performances have got to improve . ' Former Manchester United star Danny Welbeck ( left ) returned to haunt his old club in the FA Cup . As well as games against Liverpool , Spurs , Chelsea and Arsenal , United also have the local derby to come .
Manchester United only have Champions League qualification to play for . Former Premier League champions still have to play Liverpool , Tottenham , Liverpool , Chelsea and Arsenal this season . Former star Phil Neville has warned United face a 'massive two months ' Ian Ladyman : Manchester United are playing Hackney Marshes football . NEIL ASHTON Q & A : Manchester United and Arsenal SPECIAL . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .