Crystal Palace Boss Patrick Vieira Warns Arsenal, Man City About Man United

• Patrick Vieira backs Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title
• Manchester City and Arsenal had initially been touted as the two favourites to win
• However, the Red Devils have fought their way to the top to trail City by one point

Crystal Palace boss, Patrick Vieira has sent Premier League leaders Arsenal a fiery Manchester United warning as the title race hots up.

The Gunners have emerged as the outright favourites to win the league this season after a bright start to the campaign.

Metro UK reports that the north Londoners currently have an eight-point advantage at the top of the standings, having lost just once in 18 outings.

Arsenal's last fixture ended in a 2-0 thrilling win over Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby, allowing them to take a commanding lead at the summit.

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Man City are placed second with 39 points, just a point ahead of Man United, who sit fourth with 38 points after they won the Manchester derby.

United's win over City sparked suggestions that the Red Devils have joined the EPL title race, a notion Erik ten Hag was quick to play down.

Vieira warns Arsenal about United

However, according to Vieira, Arsenal and Man City should be wary of ten Hag's men, with the Palace boss suggesting the Old Trafford dwellers can challenge the league leaders for the crown.

According to the Arsenal legend, United are a 'different team' under the Dutch manager, despite struggling during the initial stages of the season.

"When you look at their last couple of games, the number of wins and how close they are to the top, I think they can be [in a title race]," Vieira said via Metro UK.

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United are scheduled to take on Vieira's Palace on Wednesday night, with a win enough to send them to second momentarily.

Ten Hag plots Ajax raid

At the same time, Sports Brief has reported that Man United is reportedly plotting to raid Ajax and poach their top players.

Ten Hag has already added two new signings this month, with striker, Wout Weghorst and goalkeeper, Jack Butland joining on loan.

However, the Dutchman is said to be keen to strengthen his squad further and has set his sights on raiding Ajax for transfer targets.