Wayne Rooney assesses Manchester United’s top-four chances

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has provided his analysis of the club’s prospects of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.

Rooney, who played for United during a highly successful period for the club, believes that his former team faces a tough challenge in their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

Currently sitting sixth in the league table, Manchester United are eight points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with 12 games remaining in the season.

As United prepare to face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, Rooney sees the competition as the last opportunity for the club to win silverware this year.

Expressing his thoughts on United’s Champions League hopes, Rooney stated that securing a spot in the top four would be a difficult task for them under the leadership of manager Erik ten Hag.

Regarding forward Marcus Rashford, Rooney acknowledged the player’s potential but highlighted the challenges Rashford has faced this season both on and off the pitch.

Rooney emphasized the importance of Rashford remaining focused, working hard, and putting in the effort to overcome the obstacles he has encountered in the current campaign.