Jamie Carragher says Manchester United face a ‘real battle’ to finish in the top four
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United There is no guarantee of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
United are currently in third place in the standings. champions league Alongside league leaders Arsenal city of manchester.
However, the following newcastleThe fifth-placed Magpies, who beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 on Friday night, are just three points behind the Red Devils, with Tottenham in between.
Liverpool and Brighton are also in contention for the top four.
It’s surprising that United are out of the top four given their recent incredible form, but their schedules are much busier than their rivals thanks to participation in the FA Cup and Europa League. There is a drawback.
Carragher thinks it could happen, but it mostly showed Newcastle’s great spirit coming from behind to beat Forrest in injury time at the City Ground.
“This result puts Manchester United back in the top four,” the Liverpool legend told Sky Sports.
“I think for a long time United felt guaranteed to be in the top four. Gary. [Neville] They even said they would finish second.
“But now it looks like they are in a real fight for a place in the top four, especially with Newcastle next up against Manchester United. The fact that I played
“What I can say about Liverpool and Tottenham is that I feel a little bit insecure about both clubs. I don’t think you get that at Newcastle.
“Even if they don’t win the match, it’s still a really great performance. I rarely see them and I’m not impressed. This [international] The break may actually come at a bad time for them.
“Just because they are doing well doesn’t mean they will be there next year. Chelsea and Tottenham will be stronger next season.”
Newcastle will host Manchester United on 2 April, before the Red Devils face Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
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