Man Utd can finish above Man City & win the league, says Brown

Wes Brown has expressed his perception that Manchester United can end above Manchester City and win the Premier League this season.

United discover themselves in a robust place within the high flight heading into Christmas interval, regardless of having flattered to deceive with a string of unconvincing performances.

A Three-1 win away at West Ham final week epitomised all that has been good and unhealthy concerning the Crimson Devils in current months, with a shocking attacking show within the second interval in the end making up for a horrible first-half displaying.

That consequence noticed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s aspect rise to sixth within the standings with a recreation in hand on all 5 groups above them, however a disappointing Champions League defeat by the hands of RB Leipzig on Tuesday introduced them crashing again right down to earth.

United might be seeking to bounce again from an early European exit when they take on City in the Manchester derby on Saturday, with the Sky Blues at the moment sitting only a level behind their native rivals within the desk having performed the identical variety of fixtures.

Brown is optimistic that his previous membership can get one over on Metropolis come the tip of the season, and has additionally backed them to silence their critics by going onto raise the Premier League trophy for the primary time since 2012-13 – offering they will put collectively a constant run of kind at residence.

“The best way the season has gone up to now, I feel Man United may end above Man Metropolis. Don’t get me unsuitable, it’s nonetheless going to be robust, and there are in all probability six – not Arsenal – groups in there that’ll be preventing for the title,” the previous Crimson Devils defender informed Ladbrokes.

“I don’t see why United can’t end above Metropolis and win the league, simply primarily based on how the season has gone up to now.

“United got here high 4 final season when no one thought they might, so generally you must give them credit score the place it’s due.

“Extra consistency within the Premier League is all I’d ask for – at residence, particularly. Put collectively a six or seven-game run at Previous Trafford and I don’t suppose anybody can have any questions on whether or not or not you’re real title contenders.”

Hypothesis over Solskjaer’s place on the Theatre of Goals has been raging within the wake of United’s Champions League failure, however Brown remains to be sure his ex-team-mate is the appropriate man to take the membership ahead.

“He’ll all the time get stick within the media, however he is aware of what he’s doing. He’s doing his factor, he’s getting the gamers enjoying the best way he needs them to,” he added.

“He’s making an attempt to construct a very sturdy squad, since you want precisely that on this league with so many competitions you’re enjoying in.

“Ole will get loads of criticism, however that’s Manchester United for you. Should you do get beat, you’re going to get stick, and in the event you win, you’re going to get reward.

“Ole understands the membership. He’s been a supervisor for some time now and he is aware of the place he needs to place the membership, again the place it belongs. All of us perceive that doesn’t simply occur in a single day.”