Former Arsenal and England midfielder Paul Merson insists it will be "absolutely impossible" for Manchester United to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City next season, even with a new manager in place.
United, who saw their top-four hopes dealt a costly blow on Sunday afternoon, losing 4-1 to cross-city rivals Manchester City, are hoping to appoint their new permanent boss within the coming months. Paris Saint-Germain chief Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax boss Erik ten Hag have been sounded out as the frontrunners, but no final decision has yet been made.
For whoever does land themselves the job, it promises to be a massive challenge. United are in desperate need of a reset, but even then the task will remain huge.
