Atletico Madrid vs Man United: Anthony Elanga rescues Red Devils as tough Champions League clash ends in draw
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Roy Keane has predicted Man United will finish outside the top four this season following their derby defeat to bitter rivals, Man City.
The Red Devils were humbled 4-1 during a thrilling Premier League clash staged at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, March 6.
A first-half brace by Kevin De Bruyne and another by Riyad Mahrez in the second half were enough to condemn United to a comprehensive defeat.
The defeat saw Ralf Rangnick's charges drop to fifth on the Premier League standings with 47 points, a point behind Arsenal who still have three matches in hand.
Atletico Madrid vs Man United: Anthony Elanga rescues Red Devils as tough Champions League clash ends in draw
FootballThe Gunners had earlier on Sunday edged Watford 3-2 at Vicarage Road to sneak into the top four as they continue their push to return to the Champions League.
United, therefore, needed nothing short of a win during their trip to the blue side of Manchester to stand any chance of maintaining their grip in fourth.
Keane, who had previously tipped the Red Devils to play in the Champions League next season has now performed a stunning U-turn on his prediction.
Speaking in the wake of United's loss to City, the former Red Devils captain now believes the Gunners are favourites to seal the final top four spot.
"It’s been an amazing turnaround (for Arsenal) considering where they were at the start of the season, and now they’re probably favourites to finish in the top four," he said.
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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Juan Mata is the latest Manchester United player to be linked with a possible summer exit from the Theatre of Dreams.
The 33-year-old is said to be frustrated with life under Ralf Rangnick who has failed to offer him a chance to prove what he can offer.
A number of La Liga clubs are believed to be monitoring Mata's situation with the Red Devils and could tempt him with an offer.