‘They’re crying in the shadows’: Dimitar Berbatov thinks Manchester United are dark horses in the Premier League title race because he calls on ‘people not paying attention’
- Berbatov refers to Manchester United as the ‘dark horse’ of the Premier League
- Berbatov says they are being looked upon as title opponents but could win
- The Red Devils are now eight points behind Liverpool with two games in hand
- If they won, they could move from seventh to second in the table
Dimitar Berbatov describes Manchester United as the ‘dark horse’ of the Premier League and says the Red Devils are capable of winning the title this season.
Berbatov believes United – who had a slow start to the season – are in a ‘good position to attack the top and go for the title’ as they have been highlighted as real competitors. .
As of right now, Man United are eight points behind Liverpool league leaders but could move to second if they win both of their games in their hands.
Berbatov has described Manchester United as the ‘dark horse’ of the Premier League
Berbatov says they are being looked upon as title opponents but could win this season
The former Red Devil told Betfair: ‘Everyone associated with the club is, of course, disappointed to be knocked out of the Champions League but that is in the past. now and then things are going well for United in the Premier League.
‘If they win their next game in hand they will move even further up the board and in my opinion, they are in a good position to attack the top and go for the title. They are crying in the reflections right now. People don’t pay much attention to them and don’t really consider them as title opponents.
‘The whole focus is on Liverpool and Spurs, but there may be a few surprises along the way and United will be fighting for that top spot as this year is a tight race.
The Red Devils are now eight points behind Liverpool leaders with two games in hand
If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side won, they could move from seventh to second in the table.
‘They have to correct this practice of conceding a goal first because, when they come up against a really good team, it will be difficult to turn the game around.
‘United are doing really well so far in the league and I think they can be happy with how they have done so far. The big plus is their game against Burnley. No offense to the Clarets but United should have taken three points there, which would be huge. ‘
Manchester United will look to take another step closer to getting their hands on the title by reflecting Leeds United’s expectations.
Without facing each other since 2004, the pair will go face-to-face at Old Trafford in a match that will revive one of the big games in the English Football League.
