It's a win/win for most people - Utd don't win and they miss out on the CL, Utd win and LvG gets another year.
This is pretty much it. It seems like they are waiting or have been waiting to use a get out clause like they did with Moyes. I honestly can't see them not beating City to top 4 now. It will be hilarious if the board are that stupid they they don't pay whatever it takes to get rid of him if this fourth secures his job.