Tony Cascarino has stated that Manchester United “ought to be in first or second place” and “should not be discussed as a top-six team” at this time due to their “struggling.”

United has consistently been considered one of the preeminent clubs in England. This notion is supported by the fact that they have obtained twenty titles of the highest caliber.

Since the year 2000, the Red Devils have emerged victorious in the Premier League on seven distinct occasions. However, their last Premier League championship was secured during Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge, 2012/23.

Following that, they have finished in positions other than the top four on an equivalent number of occasions (5). Furthermore, in that time span, they have achieved a mere second-place finish on two occasions and have failed to even come close to claiming the championship.

Concerning Manchester United’s current position within the top six, Cascarino, a former Premier League professional footballer, elaborated on the reasons why the club should be considered a top-two team.

He explained on talkSPORT, “Historically, United have been ranked first or second and have never been considered a top-six team.”

“In accordance with the established criterion, Manchester United has no business being considered a top-six team.”

However, the analyst has acknowledged that the team is experiencing difficulties and is considerably below its expected performance, characterized by a notable scarcity of goals in comparison to its previous triumphs.

“The circumstances have been arduous; the team is experiencing struggles.”Cascarino recalled further, “There was a time when United, especially at home, averaged three goals per game over the course of an entire season.”

“You knew that [conceding] anything less than three goals was not so bad, given that everyone was conceding three goals against United.”

“Upon reflection, I no longer perceive them as a 3-0 or 4-1 victory; in fact, neither of those outcomes is present in my mind.” “Be patient; I observe a sincere effort to grind.”

This season, they have scored thirteen goals in twelve Premier League contests. Furthermore, in three home league contests, they have failed to score, suggesting that Old Trafford is no longer the fortress that it once was.

In order to reclaim their previous level of play, United seem to be under additional pressure to perform admirably, but particularly at home.