Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is adamant rivals Manchester
United have the quality to finish in the top four of the Premier
League this season.
United have drawn their past three Premier League fixtures and
face an uphill battle to secure a Champions League berth for next
season, with Jose Mourinho’s men sixth in the standings.
Sunday’s late 1-1 draw at Everton left United nine points behind
fourth-placed City and 13 points adrift of leaders Chelsea after
14 rounds.
But while the title may be a step too far, Guardiola insists
United remain a contender for European football.
“How they played lately, yes,” Guardiola replied when asked if
United can still qualify for the Champions League ahead of City’s
clash against Celtic on Tuesday.
“I saw the games against Stoke, Burnley and another one at Old
Trafford. They deserve by far to win those games. But football is
like this.
“Of course United have the quality, for the history, the managers
and the players to be there.
“It is a long distance [for the title] and it won’t be easy but to
be in the top four, of course.”
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