Man Utd news: Red Devils will win Premier League title, Romelu Lukaku fitness key - Pearce

That is the view of former Manchester City defender-turned-pundit Stuart Pearce. 

Manchester United have enjoyed a sensational start to the season, scoring 33 goals in just ten games in all competitions. 

The Red Devils also sit top of the Premier League table alongside arch rivals Manchester City on 19 points, dropping just two points in the 2-2 draw with Stoke last month.

Lukaku has been a significant contributor to United’s goals so far this season, banging in 10 goals in as many games. 

The Belgian striker picked up an ankle injury in training on Friday prior to jetting off to Brussels for international duty.

But scans revealed he escaped damage with there being no sign of a fracture and is set to resume training with his Belgium team-mates as normal. 

However, Pearce reckons it is essential that Manchester United keep the former Everton hitman fit as he will key to their hopes of beating City to the title this season. 

“I think the two Manchester clubs are going to be the ones to beat and, at the start of the season, I said United will win it – and I’ve seen no reason to change my mind,” Pearce told Yahoo Sport. 

“The only thing that might address the balance one way or another will be injuries to key players. 

“If United lose Lukaku for any length of time, that could be a big problem for them. 

“I wonder if City can, defensively, be strong enough to make a real title challenge this year – that would be the only question for me.

“Scoring goals is not a problem. People were insisting that Aguero could not play alongside Jesus, which is ridiculous in my opinion.

“Good payers can play with each other. There is enough of a supply line for Jesus and Aguero to operate in the same team and score goals, which they will do.”

Up next for United when their players return from international duty, is a clash with fierce rivals Liverpool on October 14 at Anfield (12:30pm).