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Liam Wood & Renuka Odedra

Pundit agrees with Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp over Manchester United top four verdict

Manchester United are favourites to edge out Arsenal and Tottenham in the race for top-four this season.

That's the universal prediction from Old Trafford favourite Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp and Burton Albion manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as they teamed up on Sky Sports duty.

After earning a last-gasp victory over West Ham on Saturday afternoon, United saw Arsenal and Tottenham drop points against Burnley and Chelsea respectively 24 hours later - meaning Ralf Rangnick and his team head into the international break sitting in fourth.

However, only two points separates United, Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham as things stand.

Arsenal and Tottenham also have games in hand on the Old Trafford giants, but Keane says there is 'no doubt' they will book a spot in the Champions League for next season.

Redknapp and Hasselbaink were then 'forced' to agree.

Asked if United will finish fourth, Keane said: "Without a doubt. Strength in depth."

Hasselbaink replied: "No I didn't [raise an eyebrow]. I don't dare! But I'm also saying Man United."

Redknapp added: "I've got to agree with them. I think Man United are the favourites. I do.

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"Arsenal seem to be running out of steam. It was a bad result for them midweek and a poor result against Burnley today, but Tottenham with those games in hand, as well. If they can get a couple of players in they are going to be in the mix.

"Put it this way. Man United with their squad should finish in the top four. If they don't, that's another poor season for them. They've finished second last season and they've got to finish in the top four."

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