I think they will fall short – Gary Neville on Manchester United’s chances of going all the way

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has shed light on the club’s chances of going all the way in the ongoing Premier League. The Red Devils won their latest match against Crystal Palace by 2-1 whereas their rivals Manchester City and Arsenal suffered losses.

City was stunned by Tottenham Hotspur after Harry Kane scored the record-breaking 267th goal for the club. Furthermore, the table-toppers Arsenal was also shocked by Everton by 1-0.

Manchester City and Manchester United have 45 and 42 points respectively from 21 matches whereas the Gunners currently have 50 points from 20 games.

Speaking on the Sky Sports podcast, Neville said: “Are we in with a chance again? Look, I don’t think Manchester United will get there, I think they will fall short. They’re just not quite there and the Christian Eriksen injury will hurt, but they’re doing really, really well and they’re competing again. They look happy, too, and that’s a really big thing. You need that. From that point of view, United are doing well.”

He added: “It’s not ridiculous to say they could win the title. I don’t think they will and I’ve never thought they will this season because it’s a bit early for that, but I would be getting worried if I was Manchester City. The fans will start getting worried now with the way they’re playing and the way Pep Guardiola is tinkering with the team.”

He further noted: “United look a happy bunch; City look a bit moody and need to come out of that spell. Man City could easily still win the league but Man United are in a good position, too.”

Meanwhile, Manchester United has been in superb form in the recent past. Erik Ten Hag’s team has won 11 games, drawn one, and lost one after the FIFA World Cup. The solitary match they lost was against table-toppers Arsenal by 3-2.

Manchester United will next face Leeds United on Wednesday.