‘I don’t see Manchester United doing it’ — Arsenal legend makes admission
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has said that he doesn’t see Manchester United making a top four finish.
The fight for the top four this season will be a tight one, as United, Tottenham, Arsenal and West Ham are all fighting for a top four finish.
Smith has backed Arsenal to finish in fourth and has said that he doesn’t see Ralf Rangnick’s side achieving a top four finish.
Smith told Sky Sports: “It’s a really difficult one to call. I can’t see Manchester United doing it. I just can’t see them getting there with the way they’ve been playing.
“There might be a resurgence, we will wait and see, but there seem to be too many problems to fix at Old Trafford at the moment.
“For me, it might just be between the two north London clubs, Arsenal and Tottenham, which would be very interesting.
“Perhaps West Ham’s squad might just not be strong enough, especially if Michail Antonio picked up an injury.
“Obviously Spurs have got a couple of games in hand and were they to win those, they would go above the Gunners, but I’m just going to side with Arsenal.
“I’m going with Arteta’s side because they have come a long way this season and there’s a tight team spirit at the Emirates Stadium.
“There is less to sort out there than at Tottenham so that’s why I’ll go for my former team.”