'Man Utd not good enough for top four finish'

Harry Redknapp sees the Red Devils missing out
on qualification for next season's Champions
League as they continue to underwhelm under the
guidance of Jose Mourinho
Manchester United are unlikely to finish inside the
Premier League’s top four this season, according
to former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp.
The Red Devils have struggled for consistency
since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013,
failing to challenge for major titles over the last
three years.
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In the wake of Louis van Gaal's departure at the
end of last season, Jose Mourinho was appointed
to lead a new-look side in a challenge for the
league title, but the Portuguese has so far not had
he desired impact.
United booked a spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals
with a 4-1 win over West Ham on Wednesday
night, and are closing in on a place in the second
round of the Europa League.
It is, however, their top-flight struggles that have
dominated the headlines and seen the greatest
level of scrutiny placed on Mourinho and his
under-performing troops.
A run of one win in seven league games, with four
straight draws on home soil, has United well off
the pace in the title race and eight points adrift of
the Champions League spots.
Redknapp believes a side that has offered little
cause for optimism thus far will end up missing
out on a seat at continental football’s top table –
unless they end up winning the Europa League
and qualifying through that route.
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He told Betsafe: "Man United aren't good enough
at the moment, I look at the team and it doesn't
excite me.
"Man United will do well to make the top four this
year.
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“They will finish in top six but I don't know if they
will make the top four.”
United could start to close the gap on the Premier
League’s leading pack before the end of the
calendar year, but have a couple of testing
fixtures on the horizon.
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Everton have not been in the greatest form
themselves of late, but they can be expected to
raise their game for United's visit to Goodison
Park on Sunday.
The Red Devils then complete their Europa League
group stage schedule against Zorya Luhansk
before welcoming Tottenham to Old Trafford on
December 11.