Ally McCoist dismisses title challenge from former Premier League winners

Ally McCoist has written off Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League ahead of the new football season. 

The club decided to stick with Erik ten Hag over the summer after the Dutchman led them to FA Cup glory at the end of the last campaign. Since then, they've already recruited two exciting young players in Lenny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, and there is some optimism going into the first full season under the minority ownership of Sir Jim Radcliffe. 

However, although the former Scotland striker believes United will make progress this season, he told talkSPORT BET that he can't see them mounting a title challenge. 

He said: “They need a little bit of luck with injuries as well. It's not an excuse but you have to mention the fact that their injuries were horrendous last year.

“I would be hopeful for United that they can make a steady improvement, but I don't think they'll be anywhere near winning the Premier League.

“For United fans, that's clearly what they want and that's where they need to be but I don't see that happening next season. As long as the supporters see a balanced improvement in their team and the club heading in the right direction, that will satisfy a lot more of them. They need to see hope and positivity for the future.”

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