Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has boldly forecasted that his former club will overtake Manchester City to secure a second-place finish in the Premier League. The iconic Danish goalkeeper shared his optimistic outlook following the Red Devils’ impressive 3–1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. In a dynamic encounter at Old Trafford, a Casemiro header was initially neutralized by a Ross Barkley volley, but subsequent strikes from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško ensured the hosts walked away with the maximum points.
This latest triumph propels United to a total of 54 points. While they currently sit 16 points adrift of league-leading Arsenal—a gap Schmeichel acknowledges is likely insurmountable—they have closed the distance to Manchester City to just seven points. The former shot-stopper believes that the contrasting momentum between the two Manchester giants makes a shift in the standings a distinct possibility before the season concludes.
Speaking to ViaPlay about the club’s upward trajectory, Schmeichel expressed confidence in the team’s current consistency:
“I’m looking and I’m serious, I think we can catch Man City. I think we can do that. Our form is much better, our winning form is much better.”
With the race for the top four heating up, Schmeichel’s comments highlight a growing belief that the “Red Devils” are no longer just fighting for Champions League qualification, but are actively pursuing the status of the best team in Manchester. As the season enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on whether United’s superior “winning form” can bridge the seven-point chasm and displace their local rivals on the leaderboard.
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