Rio Ferdinand Comments on Manchester United’s Premier League Top 4 Hopes

Ex-Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that the Red Devils can still “get their paws” on their rivals and finish in the top four this season, as per Arindam Rej for ESPN FC.

The former England defender’s comments were made during an interview with Shaka Hislop for ESPN, in which he also said United’s competitors lack consistency this season. 

“I just don’t see too many teams running away from Manchester United. I still think Manchester United can get their paws on the other teams,” he said.

Jose Mourinho’s team are currently nine points adrift of the Champions League places, but despite conceding a late equaliser to Everton last weekend, they actually narrowed the gap on two of their key rivals.

Defeats for Liverpool and Manchester City edged United closer to both clubs, which may have influenced Ferdinand’s thoughts on the race ahead.

“I’d say it’s as good an opportunity as any other,” he said, as per Rej. “I still think, in the league, Manchester United have got players with experience and they are capable of going on a run. I see there are still inconsistencies in the teams above them. People can be caught, just on that basis.”

United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford on Sunday with the opportunity to move within three points of Mauricio Pochettino’s side. Spurs have received plenty of plaudits for their start to the season, and so moving in on the visitors’ points tally would be a major psychological boost for Mourinho.

However, Tottenham rediscovered their verve in a 5-0 thrashing of Swansea City last weekend, with …

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