Arsenal lead the standings on 44 points after 17 games, five ahead of second-placed City.
United are fourth on 35 points while Tottenham, who have played one game more, are fifth on 33.
Since being thrashed 6-3 by City on Oct. 2, United have won 15 out of 18 matches in all competitions while losing only once, while they are on a run of eight consecutive victories.
Their resurgence has been led by in-form striker Marcus Rashford, who has scored seven goals in his last six matches, and midfielder Casemiro.
It’s the team around the team," Ten Hag told radio station Talksport this week.