Manchester United defeated Brighton 2-1 to overtake Arsenal and move to the fifth position.
The Red Devils have won their last seven matches since Ole Gunnar Solksjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December.
Paul Pogba opened the scoring after winning and converting from the spot in the 27th minute.
Marcus Rashford doubled the lead just before half time to give United a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Pascal Gross reduced the deficit on the half hour mark but Manchester United held on to record their seventh consecutive victory since Solksjaers’ appointment.