Manchester United’s daunting fixtures from February 12 to March 16 that will define their season

Manchester United face an unnerving run of fixtures from the middle of February to the middle of March that is sure to define their season.

Not only will they play eight matches over 32 days between February 12 and March 16, it is the calibre of opponents they play that will severely test Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.

By the end of the run they could be out of the FA Cup, Champions League and race for the top four.

Or Solskjaer’s side could be in the quarter-finals of both cup competitions and have the prospect of Champions League football again next season.

Here is the tough run of fixtures:

A good run of results in these fixtures could also cement Solskjaer’s claim on the permanent job at Old Trafford.

He has won his first eight games in charge of the Red Devils, leading to calls from a number of fans to name him manager at the end of the season.