Former striker Wayne Rooney thinks that Manchester United will struggle to finish in the top four this season due to their inconsistency. Despite their recent win against Everton, United is still eight points away from the Champions League spots. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford both scored penalties in the first half to help Erik ten Hag’s team get back to winning after two consecutive league losses. Aston Villa, currently in fourth place, will face off against fifth place Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on Sunday. United needed to win all their matches in order to take advantage of the fact that at least one of their competitors was expected to lose points. United would benefit if the game between Villa and Spurs ended in a draw in a perfect world. To learn more about United player ratings against Everton and which players impressed, click here. United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana pledges a personal commitment to fans following their victory against Everton. Rooney doubts that United can secure a top four spot and the accompanying Champions League qualification. When questioned on TNT Sports about the number of shots per 90 minutes United are allowing, he expressed skepticism, stating that it’s not sustainable and has been evident throughout the season. I believe Manchester United will struggle to secure a top four spot because they will need to win nearly every game. Their inconsistency as a team makes it unlikely for them to achieve this feat. I believe it will be challenging.. “I observed that today, they allowed their opponents to have around 20 opportunities, but Everton did not have any clear scoring opportunities.”
