Manchester United are '£150million away from winning the title,' says former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Steve McManaman

McManaman expected Van Gaal's side to be 'much closer' to the title

Tom Sheen
Tuesday 28 April 2015 12:56 EDT
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Louis van Gaal looks on at Goodison Park
Louis van Gaal looks on at Goodison Park (GETTY IMAGES)

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Manchester United are still "miles away" from winning the title and will need to invest another "£150million" to compete next season, according to Liverpool legend Steve McManaman.

The BT Sport pundit has been disappointed by Louis van Gaal's side, who have not had European football to distract them, but still sit fourth in the Premier League, 12 points off leaders Chelsea.

"I think they are miles away, £150million away from winning the title," McManaman, speaking on BT Sport's new show Football Tonight, said.

"I have been disappointed with the way they have played. I think the fact that they played so well against Liverpool and Tottenham has rescued them.

"I expected them to play much better and be closer, as in they have never ever been anywhere near challenging for the title this year.

"They have got a little bit closer at the end of the season as other teams have tailed off. So I expected them to be closer playing a better standard of football. To have no European football this year has helped them considerably."

Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star Steve McManaman
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star Steve McManaman (BT Sport)

Steve McManaman was speaking on Football Tonight, BT Sport’s football debate and news round-up show

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