Tony Cascarino has described how Manchester United “should not be being discussed as a top-six team” at this time, as they “struggling” and “ought to be in first or second place.”

Throughout history, United has been regarded as one of the most prominent clubs in England. The fact that they have won twenty titles of the highest caliber supports this notion.

The Red Devils have won the Premier League on seven separate occasions since the year 2000. Nevertheless, their last Premier League trophy was won in 2012/23, the final season under Sir Alex Ferguson’s leadership.

Subsequently, they have achieved finishes outside the top four on an equal number of occasions as they did within it (5). In addition, they have only placed second twice during that time period and have not come close to winning the championship in general.

Cascarino, a former professional footballer in the Premier League, elaborated on why Manchester United ought to be regarded as a top-two team when queried about their current standing within the top six.

“United have never been regarded as a top-six team; historically, they have been ranked first or second,” he explained on talkSPORT.

“That is the established criterion; Manchester United should not be regarded as a top-six team.”

Despite this, the analyst has conceded that the team is struggling and is significantly below where it ought to be, with a marked dearth of goals when compared to its former glory days.

“The situation has been difficult; they are a struggling team. “There was a time when United, particularly at home, averaged three goals per game over the course of an entire season,” Cascarino further recalled.

“Given that everyone was conceding three goals against United, you knew that [conceding] anything below three was not so bad.”

“When I look at them now, I do not see them as 3-0 or as a 4-1 victory; in fact, I do not see either of those outcomes.” “I observe a genuine grind; be patient.”

They have scored thirteen goals in twelve Premier League contests this season. Additionally, they have been unable to score in three home league games, indicating that Old Trafford is no longer the stronghold it once was.

United appears to be obligated to perform well wherever they go, but especially at home, if they wish to regain their former level.