Jamie Carragher says Manchester United fans must remain realistic about a title charge and “would be wise” to remember how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fared after sitting top of the table halfway through the 2020/21 campaign.
Talk of United competing with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League crown simmered after Wednesday’s draw with Crystal Palace. United’s win over City on Saturday meant a win over the Eagles and Arsenal on Saturday would have brought them within three points of the table-toppers.
However, their result against Palace means a win at the Emirates this weekend will only cut the gap to five points, and they would have to do so without Casemiro. The linchpin, arguably United’s best player this season, is suspended for the clash after picking up five yellow cards.
