Man Utd backed to win Premier League by former manager Moyes
Manchester United supporters will be hoping the Portuguese manager can replicate his form having won the title in the second season at every club he has managed.
David Moyes, who was sacked by United in April 2014 after a nightmare stint at Old Trafford, said his former side have a “really good chance” to win the Premier League.
Speaking on beIN Sports’ The Keys & Gray Show, the Scot said: “I think they have got good players, I think they’ve got a good team, I think they’re beginning to build a good team.
“Whether he changes and goes with three at the back, which was different from the Jose Mourinho from most of the time when he was the manager of Chelsea.
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I think Manchester United have got a flexibility
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“I think that’s coming into his thinking a little bit because of the likes of what Chelsea did last year and probably because of what Arsenal did a little bit at the end of the season.
“I think Manchester United have got a flexibility. Will Lukaku score the goals? I think if they get enough crosses in the box.”
He did, however, have a criticism of the Belgium striker who moved to Old Trafford from Everton for £75 million plus add-ons this summer.
According to Moyes, Romelu Lukaku will struggle running in behind defenders while playing for Manchester United because their opposition tends to be more defensive.
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United will kick off their Premier League season against West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Mourinho suggesting his side can win the league.
But the Portuguese manager did concede his side are one of seven teams who can bring the title home.
Asked about Manchester United’s ambitions for the season, Mourinho said: “Yes, we can win the Premier League.
“The Champions League is obviously more difficult. But also the motivation is higher.
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“My work last season to face teams in the Europa League with commitment was hard, this season it is not hard to motivate for playing Real Madrid, Barcelona, the top English teams, Bayern Munich and Juventus.
“In the Premier League, I’d say seven teams will fight for the title and 20 fight for the victory in every game, every match.
“That’s different to the three other leagues I have worked in. Every opponent wants to win every match, every opponent gives you a hard time.”
