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Jack Flintham

Ian Wright believes Manchester United still hold crucial advantage over Arsenal in top four race

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Manchester United still hold an advantage over his former club in the race for the top four.

Ralf Rangnick's men were left frustrated on Saturday after drawing with relegation-threatened Watford at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Anthony Elanga all had glorious opportunities to break the deadlock but the Hornets' defence held strong to earn them an important point in their bid for survival.

United remain fourth but Arsenal now lie just two points behind them with three games in hand.

Despite this, Wright still thinks United hold the upper hand over the Gunners.

He told Premier League Productions: "Arsenal are going to have to do a lot to try and stay where they are.

"I think they’re doing fantastic with the team that they’ve got; inexperienced, young players.

"Three games in hand, yeah, but that’s Tottenham, Chelsea and Liverpool, so that’s going to be tough.

"When you look at Man United and what they can do, and what they’re not taking advantage of, that’s a game they should win today [against Watford], no problem.

"It’s more difficult for Arsenal because I think they’re stretching themselves to do what they’re doing at the moment.

"Man United, for me, they could do more, they should be doing more, they should’ve hammered Watford today, and that’s what Arsenal haven’t got. We haven’t got that comfort of knowing we can do that.

"Man United and the fans should be very frustrated because that is frustrating to watch."

United return to Premier League action against Manchester City in the derby on Sunday.

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