" I do think it’s a false position,” ex-Liverpool man Jason McAteer predicts Man United will drop from top of the Epl log

“As far as Manchester United sitting top of the table, I do think it’s a false position,” former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer told Sky Sports ahead of the rivals' Sunday clash.

“Burnley gave them a tough game but they came through it and showed a bit of resilience. There is a bit of team spirit coming to Manchester United.

“But Ole hasn’t dealt with what other teams have dealt with, in terms of a lot of injuries this season. He’s had a lot of players to pick from.

“Come to the end of the season, I think Liverpool and Manchester City will be fighting it out. I think Manchester United will drop off,” McAteer added.

“When you look at their results, when they have played the likes of RB Leipzig, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Arsenal, they haven’t come through those games.

“It just tells me, when the big occasion comes, can Manchester United actually do it?”

Liverpool, by contrast, has failed to win any of their last three games in the competition, a run that includes draws with West Brom and Newcastle and a defeat at Southampton. They might've been affected by injuries - but if that's the case, United have a great opportunity to go for it.

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