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Phil Neville 'optimistic' about Man Utd title challenge

Phil Neville is convinced Jose Mourinho's Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season.

The former United player and coach believes they have what it takes to challenge for the title.

Neville said: “I think it was a brilliant season last year and it finished well with the Europa League.

“Now we're looking to see who Jose signs because, if you look at the top six clubs, I think they will all strengthen.

“United have to strengthen and it'll be interesting to see which team strengthens the most.

“Now, every time I pick up a paper, another player is linked with United but I'm sure Jose will bring success, like he did last season, and ultimately, hopefully, bring the title back to Manchester.

“If you look at the drawn games at Old Trafford last season and convert maybe 90 per cent of those into wins, then United would have been challenging for the title.

“If they can do that this year, then I think the title will come back to Manchester.

“I'm optimistic. United are heading in the right direction and the confidence the manager and his squad got from winning the EFL Cup and Europa League can be taken into the Champions League and the league next year."

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