<p>Manchester United moved onto the shoulder of fourth-placed Chelsea on Sunday after brushing aside lowly Watford as Wolves and Arsenal also staked their claims for Champions League football next season.</p>.<p>With runaway leaders Liverpool looking certain to win the Premier League, attention has switched to the race for European places, with just 10 points separating fourth-placed Chelsea from Southampton, in 12th spot.</p>.<p>New signing Bruno Fernandes opened his goalscoring account for United at Old Trafford from the penalty spot before impressive second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood sealed a 3-0 win.</p>.<p>It means United, who have struggled to find consistency all season, are now in fifth place on 41 points, just three adrift of Chelsea.</p>.<p>United paid tribute to the late Harry Gregg, hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster, before kick-off at Old Trafford, where Fernandes calmed the nerves in a superb individual display.</p>.<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his new signing, who picked up the man-of-the-match award for his display against Watford, languishing second from bottom of the table.</p>.<p>"He has done fantastic," said the Norwegian boss. "He has given everyone a boost. He wants the ball all the time, he wants to conduct the play.</p>.<p>"I am very pleased for him. He has done something to the crowd. He shows the attributes of a Manchester United player. He is a great addition to the squad."</p>.<p>Portugal midfielder Fernandes is under no illusions over his task as United look to return to the lucrative Champions League after a season away.</p>.<p>"Everyone knows we want to get into the Champions League places. I am here to help the team conquer this place and keep winning games," he told the BBC.</p>.<p>Wolves, in eighth place, are just two points behind United after a convincing 3-0 win against bottom-club Norwich at Molineux.</p>.<p>Diogo Jota scored twice and Raul Jimenez poached his 21st of the campaign early in the second period to leave Norwich seven points adrift of safety and looking doomed.</p>.<p>Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his side had managed the game well.</p>.<p>When asked about challenging for a Champions League spot, he said: "We're going to stay focused because the difficulty is to sustain your performances through the season.</p>.<p>"After that, we'll see, but it's about building your team and getting them ready to compete whenever, wherever."</p>.<p>In the day's late kick-off, Arsenal recovered from a terrible start to hand Carlo Ancelotti's Everton their first Premier League defeat since New Year's Day.</p>.<p>Dominic Calvert-Lewin finished acrobatically after Arsenal failed to deal with a free-kick in the first minute.</p>.<p>Arsenal were level in the 27th minute when Eddie Nketiah finished expertly past Jordan Pickford from Bukayo Saka's cross and six minutes later they were ahead when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raced clear and finished coolly.</p>.<p>Everton equalised in first-half stoppage time when Richarlison got the faintest of touches to a header from Yerry Mina to poke past Bernd Leno but Arsenal retook the lead when Aubameyang scored his second moments after the re-start.</p>.<p>Arsenal survived a late scare to climb to ninth in the table, two points behind Wolves.</p>.<p>As it stands, fifth place could be enough to earn a Champions League spot because second-placed Manchester City have been banned from Europe's elite competition for two seasons, pending an appeal.</p>.<p>On Saturday, Chelsea strengthened their grip on a top-four place by beating London rivals Tottenham 2-1 on a day overshadowed by controversial VAR decisions.</p>.<p>Officials ruled that Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso did not deserve to be sent off for a stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard called a "leg breaker".</p>.<p>There were also incidents involving the technology in Bournemouth's defeat at Burnley and Manchester City's win at Leicester.</p>.<p>Elsewhere, there were wins for Crystal Palace and Southampton while high-flying Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Brighton.</p>.<p>Liverpool host struggling West Ham at Anfield on Monday.</p>
<p>Manchester United moved onto the shoulder of fourth-placed Chelsea on Sunday after brushing aside lowly Watford as Wolves and Arsenal also staked their claims for Champions League football next season.</p>.<p>With runaway leaders Liverpool looking certain to win the Premier League, attention has switched to the race for European places, with just 10 points separating fourth-placed Chelsea from Southampton, in 12th spot.</p>.<p>New signing Bruno Fernandes opened his goalscoring account for United at Old Trafford from the penalty spot before impressive second-half goals from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood sealed a 3-0 win.</p>.<p>It means United, who have struggled to find consistency all season, are now in fifth place on 41 points, just three adrift of Chelsea.</p>.<p>United paid tribute to the late Harry Gregg, hero of the 1958 Munich air disaster, before kick-off at Old Trafford, where Fernandes calmed the nerves in a superb individual display.</p>.<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his new signing, who picked up the man-of-the-match award for his display against Watford, languishing second from bottom of the table.</p>.<p>"He has done fantastic," said the Norwegian boss. "He has given everyone a boost. He wants the ball all the time, he wants to conduct the play.</p>.<p>"I am very pleased for him. He has done something to the crowd. He shows the attributes of a Manchester United player. He is a great addition to the squad."</p>.<p>Portugal midfielder Fernandes is under no illusions over his task as United look to return to the lucrative Champions League after a season away.</p>.<p>"Everyone knows we want to get into the Champions League places. I am here to help the team conquer this place and keep winning games," he told the BBC.</p>.<p>Wolves, in eighth place, are just two points behind United after a convincing 3-0 win against bottom-club Norwich at Molineux.</p>.<p>Diogo Jota scored twice and Raul Jimenez poached his 21st of the campaign early in the second period to leave Norwich seven points adrift of safety and looking doomed.</p>.<p>Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his side had managed the game well.</p>.<p>When asked about challenging for a Champions League spot, he said: "We're going to stay focused because the difficulty is to sustain your performances through the season.</p>.<p>"After that, we'll see, but it's about building your team and getting them ready to compete whenever, wherever."</p>.<p>In the day's late kick-off, Arsenal recovered from a terrible start to hand Carlo Ancelotti's Everton their first Premier League defeat since New Year's Day.</p>.<p>Dominic Calvert-Lewin finished acrobatically after Arsenal failed to deal with a free-kick in the first minute.</p>.<p>Arsenal were level in the 27th minute when Eddie Nketiah finished expertly past Jordan Pickford from Bukayo Saka's cross and six minutes later they were ahead when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raced clear and finished coolly.</p>.<p>Everton equalised in first-half stoppage time when Richarlison got the faintest of touches to a header from Yerry Mina to poke past Bernd Leno but Arsenal retook the lead when Aubameyang scored his second moments after the re-start.</p>.<p>Arsenal survived a late scare to climb to ninth in the table, two points behind Wolves.</p>.<p>As it stands, fifth place could be enough to earn a Champions League spot because second-placed Manchester City have been banned from Europe's elite competition for two seasons, pending an appeal.</p>.<p>On Saturday, Chelsea strengthened their grip on a top-four place by beating London rivals Tottenham 2-1 on a day overshadowed by controversial VAR decisions.</p>.<p>Officials ruled that Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso did not deserve to be sent off for a stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta that Chelsea boss Frank Lampard called a "leg breaker".</p>.<p>There were also incidents involving the technology in Bournemouth's defeat at Burnley and Manchester City's win at Leicester.</p>.<p>Elsewhere, there were wins for Crystal Palace and Southampton while high-flying Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Brighton.</p>.<p>Liverpool host struggling West Ham at Anfield on Monday.</p>