The Red Devils have a four-point buffer to fifth place (Pictures: Getty Images)Peter Schmeichel has backed Manchester United to secure fourth place this season, though feels Arsenal could pose the biggest threat of the chasing pack. Arsenal could go five points above United if they win their three games in hand, and Schmeichel has been impressed with the north Londoners’ form recently. Asked who he is backing in the top-four battle during an interview on BBC 5 Live Breakfast, Schmeichel said: ‘I think Arsenal have shown some great form. ‘But actually, on current form in the last five games, Man United is a little bit better than Arsenal. ‘It was a great win, let me absolutely clear about that it was a great win, but I still think there is a long, long, long way to go for this team.

Source: Metro February 22, 2022 02:49 UTC