Ex Premier League Star Claims Man United Can Still Win Title

• Manchester United has been backed to challenge for the Premier League crown this season
• According to Gabriel Agbonlahor, United has a strong team and can win the domestic title
• The Red Devils are currently placed fifth with 29 points, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal

Former England international, Gabriel Agbonlahor has claimed that Manchester United can still win the Premier League this season.

United have had a mixed start to the campaign under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag, who took charge of the club at the end of the season.

The Red Devils have picked up 29 points from 15 matches, with their last outing ending in a thrilling 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

According to Metro UK, ten Hag's charges are currently placed fifth in the standings, 11 points behind leaders Arsenal, who have been in sensational form.

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Despite the significant gap between Man United and Arsenal, Agbonlahor still contends that the Old Trafford dwellers have what it takes to win the Premier League.

When asked if United can make the top four, the former Aston Villa star insisted the Manchester club are capable of challenging for something higher.

"I think they should be challenging higher than that," Agbonlahor told TalkSPORT. "I think Manchester United should be challenging for the [Premier League] title."

His comments resulted in mixed reactions on social media.

Meanwhile, United will be back in action in the Premier League on Saturday, December 31, when they take on Wolves at Molineux.

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The reigning English champions hammered The Whites 3-1 on Wednesday night, December 28, to close the gap on the Gunners at the top of the standings.

Arsenal had initially taken an eight-point advantage over Man City, before the Citizens narrowed the gap to five points after their win at Elland Road.

The Norwegian hotshot has now declared his club's intent to hunt down the Gunners in the Premier League title race.