Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney (Picture: Getty)Wayne Rooney has suggested Manchester United could finish above Manchester City in the Premier League after their resurgence continued against Aston Villa. The impressive win leaves Manchester United with a three-point cushion in third and just seven points behind local rivals Manchester City with eight games remaining. United’s form has not only put Champions League qualification in their favour but raised home the red side of Manchester could even surpass second-placed Man City. Manchester United caretaker boss Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty)Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said: ‘For Michael going in there [to Manchester United], imagine if someone told you they would be sitting comfortably in third place and potentially could they catch Man City for second place? He’s put United in pole position to get a Champions League spot.’Asked whether Carrick should be awarded with the permanent Manchester United job at the end of the season, Rooney added: ‘100% he should.

Source: Metro March 17, 2026 02:52 UTC