Ian Wright found himself in trouble with Arsenal supporters after he predicted Man United will finish in the top four ahead of the Gunners
However, the 58-year-old has refused to retract his prediction, maintaining that United have the ‘firepower’ and ‘match-winners’ to beat Arsenal to UCL qualification
There are just two points separating the Red Devils in fourth with sixth-placed Arsenal who still have three matches in hand

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has insisted Man United will finish in the top four ahead of the Gunners.

Wright risked the wrath of Arsenal supporters after he backed rivals United to beat them to Champions League qualification.

Man United celebrating a goal during a past match. Photo: Getty Images. — Ian Wright believes Man United have the firepower and match-winners to inspire them to a top four finish. Photo: Getty Images.
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According to the Englishman, his prediction landed him in trouble with the Arsenal faithful who took to social media to hit out at him.

Ian Wright sticks by his top four prediction

However, the sports pundit is unswayed and has maintained his former side have no chance against the Red Devils in the top four race.

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The 58-year- old noted that Ralf Rangnick's charges have the ‘firepower’ and ‘match-winners’ needed to secure the fourth spot.

"But the fact is that I said that I fancied Manchester United to come fourth because Manchester United have got the firepower to do it," he said as quoted by Metro UK.

"If Arsenal got fourth I would be ecstatic, but Arsenal are on the right path. That is why you will not hear me saying Arsenal are going to finish fourth and why I’d say Manchester United would," he added.

Man United stumble in top four race

Meanwhile, Wright's prediction came just days after Man United stumbled in the top four race.

The Old Trafford dwellers squandered a golden chance to cement their fourth place as they settled for a 0-0 draw with relegation-battlers, Watford, in their last outing.

The draw left them just two points ahead of Mikel Arteta's men who still have three matches in hand.

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United will now be looking to make amends to the poor display when they travel to Etihad to take on rivals Man City in the Manchester derby on Sunday, March 6.