Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal insists they can finish above Manchester City this season. Despite recent criticism of his team, Van Gaal also believes United can even overcome the five-point gap that separates them from their cross-city rivals.
"The coming matches are very decisive," the United manager said.
"We are so close to a lot of clubs. We can be second or third. It is not a big difference, I believe.
"Manchester United have to be one of the teams who have to play in the Champions League."