Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire must leave Manchester United this summer for the sake of both his club and international careers.
Rio Ferdinand explains why Manchester United are 'lucky' following West Ham defeat
08.05.2023 - 13:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United can count themselves "lucky" that three of their last four Premier League fixtures are at Old Trafford.
United suffered an eighth away defeat of the season and a second in just four days, losing 1-0 to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday evening. Said Benrahma's first-half effort, aided by a howler from goalkeeper David de Gea, was enough to clinch all three points and ease the Hammers' relegation worries.
For Erik ten Hag's side, however, it means that they are now just a point ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification. United have won just one of their last four matches while Liverpool have won six on the bounce.
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Fortunately for United, however, they still have a game in hand over Liverpool, meaning their destiny remains in their own hands. Furthermore, three of their last four matches are at home and their record in M16 has been almost faultless this season compared to their struggles on the road.
And it is because of the fact they have got three home games to come in the next three weeks that Ferdinand believes his former club will have just enough to retain a top-four berth, resulting in Champions League qualification for next season being secured.
"If you went in that changing room and said three of the last four games are at home at Old Trafford, you'd take that now," Ferdinand told BT Sport. "Form hasn't been great of late but they've got to find it from somewhere.
"That crowd at Old Trafford have got to play their part. But the players also have to set the tone and they haven't been good enough in recent weeks. They
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