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Manchester United has been inclined to finish above neighboring City this season, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side may even win the Premier League title.
That’s Wes Brown’s verdict when he assessed his former club’s chances ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby.
United enter the game at Old Trafford in sixth place in the Premier League, one point and one place ahead of Pep Guardiola’s City.
Manchester’s rivals have a game in hand on all sides above them, with the Red Devils five points behind leader Tottenham and second-place Liverpool.
And with all the top teams losing points, Brown says Solskjaer’s team is right in the thick of the title race, especially if they can increase in the second half of the season like they did last season.
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“From the way the season has gone so far, I think Man United could finish higher than Man City,” said the former Red Devils defender.
“Don’t get me wrong, it’s still going to be tough, and there are probably six, not Arsenal, teams that will fight for the title,” said the former Red Devils defender. Ladbrokes .
“I don’t see why United can’t finish above City and win the league, just because of how the season has gone so far.
“United came in the top four last season when nobody thought they would, so sometimes you have to give them credit where it should be.”
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City beat Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday after entering the game with first place in Group C secured.
On the contrary, United have not had the best preparation, having lost in the Europa League after a 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig.
Their form in the Premier League has been better, with Solskjaer’s team winning four in a row.
However, last weekend’s win at West Ham showed United’s best and worst, with a required electric attack performance in the second half after an abject display in the opening period.
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The Red Devils have come from behind to win all five of their top flight away games this season, while losing three of their home games.
And Brown asked his old club for more consistency so they can silence the skeptics.
“More consistency in the Premier League is all I would ask for, especially at home.
“Put together a six or seven game career at Old Trafford and I don’t think anyone can have any doubts as to whether or not they are true title contenders.”
United host city at 5.30pm at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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