Gary Neville Assesses Man United Title Chance In Premier Race

Gary Neville evaluates if Manchester United is in the running for the English top flight as they are third in the Premier League rankings.

The Red Devils had a slow start in 2022–23 as Erik ten Hag struggled to get his point across, but consistency has since been established by a team that has only lost once in its last 15 games overall.

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With 17 league games remaining, United could begin a push for its first domestic championship since 2013 thanks to a much-needed return to form that puts them eight points behind table-topping Arsenal.

In his Sky Sports podcast, former United defender Neville, who won eight Premier League championships during his playing career, discusses if the Red Devils can challenge for first place: “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.

“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. 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.”

United’s latest Premier League victory occurred during Sir Alex Ferguson’s final campaign as manager, and the illustrious Scot left the Old Trafford dugout with a record-tying 13 victories.

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Despite having Casemiro sent off, United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in their most recent match. Looking ahead, they face a pair of games against former rivals Leeds, beginning on Wednesday at home.