Premier League Legend Predicts Where Man United Will Finish After Beating Arsenal

Premier League Legend Predicts Where Man United Will Finish After Beating Arsenal

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has tipped the club to seal a top-four finish at the end of the season
  • Keane made the prediction after Man United's 3-1 thrilling win over rivals Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford
  • According to the former footballer, the Red Devils have the perfect squad depth to sustain them the entire season
  • United will not be participating in the European elite competition this season after they finished sixth in the Premier League last term

Roy Keane has backed Manchester United to seal a top-four finish at the end of the season following their 3-1 thrilling win over Arsenal.

United had a disastrous start to the new season under Erik ten Hag, losing two of their opening matches against Brighton and Brentford.

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Bruno Fernandes and his teammates celebrate their 1st goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Old Trafford. Photo by Simon Stacpoole.
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However, they have since managed to get their campaign back on track, winning four matches on the trot to break into the top five on the standings.

The Red Devils' most recent outing saw them end Arsenal's five-game unbeaten streak as they sunk the high-flying Gunners at Old Trafford on Sunday, September 4.

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The epic win has them sitting fifth on the log with 12 points, just three off Arsenal, who are still leading the charts.

Roy Keane's top-four prediction

Keane, a former United defender, has now backed the Manchester club to seal a Champions League spot after their win over Arsenal at the end of the season.

According to the EPL legend, United have the squad depth that can sustain their impressive run of form and qualify for the European elite competition.

"United, I think United are certs for the top four. I think they’ve got a settled group now," Keane said as quoted by Metro UK.
"The manager is settling in, the options coming off the bench today we saw… United for me," he added.

EPL standings: Arsenal lose grip as Man United close in

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur were some of the biggest gainers of match week six.

The round of fixtures saw Arsenal drop points for the first time this season as they were demolished 3-1 by Man United.

Despite the defeat, the Gunners are still topping the standings with 15 points, a point ahead of Man City and Spurs.

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