Man United's Premier League Top Four Chances Rated with Just 7 Games to End the Season

Man United's Premier League Top Four Chances Rated with Just 7 Games to End the Season

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Dimitar Berbatov has claimed Manchester United still have a chance to finish in the top-four at the end of the season
  • United currently occupy seventh place with 51 points, six off a Champions League spot with seven matches left to end the season
  • The Red Devils lost 1-0 in their last outing against Everton and will be keen to bounce back to winning ways when they play basement boys, Norwich City

Former Man United striker Dimitar Berbatov has rated the club's top-four chances after their latest defeat against Everton.

The Red Devils were underwhelming during their recent trip to Goodison Park as they suffered a 1-0 embarrassing loss against an Everton side who have been struggling through the season.

Manchester United German Interim head coach Ralf Rangnick applauds as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Man United and Wolves at Old Trafford. Photo by Paul ELLIS.
Manchester United German Interim head coach Ralf Rangnick applauds as he leaves after the English Premier League football match between Man United and Wolves at Old Trafford. Photo by Paul ELLIS.
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Anthony Gordon was the hosts' match hero as his first-half strike made the difference in the tough weekend clash.

Man United's top-four hopes dented

While the result was vital in Everton's survival chances, it dealt Man United a massive blow in their top-four hopes.

The defeat denied Ralf Rangnick's charges an opportunity to close the gap with their top-four rivals who include West Ham, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur.

United now find themselves languishing in seventh on the standings with 51 points, six off fourth-placed Tottenham, and three behind Arsenal who sit fifth.

Dimitar Berbatov rates Man United's top-four chances

Speaking on United's chances of qualifying for the Champions League, Berbatov, a former United striker exuded confidence the Manchester club can still finish among the top four teams.

According to the Bulgarian, the top-four race could actually go down the wire despite Spurs having an upper hand.

"That loss against Everton didn’t help, at all. The chance is still there, for sure, but Spurs are leading the chase for the top four," Berbatov told MUTV.

"Until the end of the season, as we have witnessed before in the past, you never know. So I still hope United will pull together and qualify for the top four," he added.

Man United close to naming new boss

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik Ten Hag has verbally agreed to become the next Manchester United manager, according to stunning latest reports.

Ten Hag, who is expected to leave Ajax at the end of the season, is expected to join the Red Devils on a four-year deal.

According to reports, Ten Hag will take charge of the Old Trafford club immediately after interim boss Ralf Rangnick steps aside.

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