Gary Neville Rates Man United's Top Four Chances After Leicester Draw

Gary Neville Rates Man United's Top Four Chances After Leicester Draw

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Gary Neville has written off Man United's top-four chances after they settled for a 1-1 draw with Leicester
  • The disappointing result left United in sixth place on the standings with 51 points, three off fourth-placed Arsenal who have two matches to play
  • The Red Devils will be looking to make amends when they take on relegation-threatened Everton in their next fixture

Gary Neville has told Man United to forget a top-four finish following their 1-1 disappointing draw with Leicester City on Saturday, April 2, at Old Trafford.

United are among a host of teams chasing the final Champions League spot as the 2021/22 season hits the homestretch.

Ralf Rangnick looks dejected during the Premier League match between Man City and Man United at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Alex Livesey.
Ralf Rangnick looks dejected during the Premier League match between Man City and Man United at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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Man United suffer top-four blow after Leicester draw

However, the Red Devils suffered a blow in their hopes of finishing in the top four after they settled for a 1-1 draw with Leicester.

Fresh from the international break, the Old Trafford dwellers had VAR to thank as the Foxes nearly sneaked out with a victory.

The two teams had settled for a goalless draw in the first half before they came out guns blazing in the second half.

It was the visitors who finally broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute through Kelechi Iheanacho before Fred restored parity three minutes later.

James Madisson thought he had scored the winner deep in the second half, but saw his efforts chalked off by VAR.

Gary Neville rates Man United top-four chances

The result left United sitting sixth on the standings with 51 points, three off a Champions League spot.

Neville, a United icon, now contends his former side stands no chance of playing in the European elite football competition next season.

The former defender noted he does not think the Red Devils will qualify for the UCL as he slammed Ralf Rangnick's charges for a lacklustre performance.

"I think so," the ex-England international said when asked if United's top-four prospects were over.
"The run-in started today following the international break. They had to start it with a win but they didn't get it. It was the way they drew the game - that was really bad out there today," he added.

Rangnick details how Man United can regain lost glory

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Ralf Rangnick has admitted it will be imperative for Man United to spend big during the summer transfer window.

The club has endured a frustrating season this term as they will be ending the campaign without a trophy.

With a new manager expected to take charge at the end of the season, Rangnick has underscored the need for a squad overhaul.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.