legend Patrice Evra has shared his opinion on his former club’s chances of winning the Premier League title in 2022-23.
United are fifth in the Premier League after their opening 10 games prior to Saturday’s trip to and a win would see them move up into the top four and go five points behind leaders Arsenal, who face Southampton on Sunday.
They finished second in 2020-21 under but last season ended in disaster as the Norwegian was sacked before things got even worse under interim boss , with the club dropping to a sixth-placed finish.
But there is renewed optimism under new manager Erik ten Hag, who arrived from Ajax this summer, who has recovered from a shaky start to lead the Red Devils to impressive wins over Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Evra helped United become champions of England in 2012-13 – the last time they won the title – under legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Asked about United’s chances of lifting the Premier League trophy this season, Evra told : ‘It was a great performance from Man United against Tottenham.
‘It was complete because they dominated at the start of the game but let’s not talk about the title race, let’s talk about fourth place.
‘After the loss against Man City I was worried but this has shown the character, the resilience and that no players want to give up and I was really proud.
‘I really believe in the process and Man United are going in the right direction but I know there will be lots of ups and downs.
‘You can really see the progress and Ten Hag’s style which is really encouraging for the future.
‘The football and philosophy that is being implemented is developing so fast. It was even really difficult to pick a Man of the Match after the game.
‘It was a real team performance and the manner in which they won was more important for me than the result.
‘Old Trafford was rocking but what I enjoyed most was the structure of the team. The way the team pressed together and the balance of the team as well as the energy.
‘I didn’t expect Tottenham to dominate the game and I think Tottenham can say thank you to Hugo Lloris because Man United should’ve been 5-0 up.
‘In most of the big games, Man United have shown consistency apart from against Man City.
‘I see progress because against Arsenal and Liverpool they didn’t control the game whereas against Tottenham, United were in control.
‘Everyone was disappointed with the draw against Newcastle but it’s not like they’re a small team, this is Newcastle.
‘Man United need to play with the same intensity every game.’
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