“It’s been a good month for United"—Gary Neville Backs Manchester United to Finish Above Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool This Season

Gary Neville has backed Manchester United to finish above Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool this season, insisting the team’s growing form under Ruben Amorim and the absence of European distractions could prove decisive in the Premier League’s top-four race.

Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday extended their unbeaten run to four league games, a sign that the club may finally be turning a corner after a turbulent start to the campaign. Amorim’s side have taken eight points from a possible 12, including an impressive victory over Liverpool at Anfield earlier in the month.

Neville Sees a Turning Point at Old Trafford

Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast for Sky Sports, the former Manchester United captain praised Amorim for steadying the team and building momentum ahead of the demanding winter period. “At the end of the game for United, it’s a good point, and Tottenham will be disappointed that they’ve given away that last-minute goal,” Neville said. “It’s been a good month for United — they started by beating Liverpool and got eight points from their last four Premier League games. It’s a great result.”

Neville believes this run of form highlights the progress being made under Amorim and positions United as genuine contenders for a Champions League place. “United should really be thinking that if they can get it right — Tottenham as well, but it’s tougher for them with European games — they should be thinking around top four. They really should, because there’s no one grabbing it at this moment.”

The Advantage of No European Football

One of the major points Neville emphasized was United’s lack of European competition this season, following last year’s disastrous campaign that saw them finish outside the top seven for the first time in Premier League history. While that outcome was disappointing, Neville now sees it as an unexpected blessing in disguise.

“After this international break, you’ve got two or three months of lots of games — the winter slog,” he said. “It’ll sort the teams out and you come out of January and see where really everybody is. But there’s a good opportunity for United.”

With Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool all balancing European fixtures and domestic cup ties, United will have a lighter schedule, allowing Amorim to focus on maintaining fitness, tactical consistency, and squad cohesion.

Amorim’s Impact and United’s Growing Confidence

Since taking over at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim has been credited with improving United’s shape and mentality. After a rocky start, his tactics appear to be taking effect, with the team showing greater structure and discipline. The defensive organization has improved, while the midfield has become more compact and balanced — two issues that plagued United last season.

Neville noted that the energy and belief within the squad have noticeably shifted. “It’s there for the taking,” he said. “It’s about consistency. If United can stay focused, avoid injuries, and keep the same intensity, they’ve got a real shot at finishing above some of their biggest rivals.”

The Road Ahead

The coming months will test Amorim’s Manchester United as they enter a busy festive period filled with decisive fixtures. However, with key players returning from injury and the squad showing improved resilience, there’s growing optimism that United could finish in the top four for the first time since Ruben Amorim’s debut season.

As Neville put it, “You look at Chelsea and Tottenham — they don’t look sure. Liverpool don’t look sure. It’s there for the taking. United just have to keep building, one game at a time.”

If Neville’s prediction proves true, Manchester United’s Premier League-only focus may be the hidden advantage that turns a season once filled with uncertainty into one defined by resurgence and redemption.