Wayne Rooney believes former club Manchester United can challenge Premier League champions and neighbours Manchester City this season. Jose Mourinho’s United finished second and 19 points adrift as record-breaking City cruised to the title in 2017-18. United have already bolstered their squad with the signings of Fred , Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant , and more arrivals are expected before the transfer window closes. Former captain and all-time leading goalscorer Rooney – who left Everton for MLS outfit D.C. United last month – feels the Red Devils are on track to claim their first Premier League crown since 2012-13.
“Obviously they can challenge, it’s a massive club. Last year was different because of how well Manchester City did,” the 32-year-old said after making his DC United debut last week.
“In any other year, they might have won the title. A lot of people looked at what Manchester City did and said Manchester United didn’t play that well.
“But they actually had a good season. Obviously they didn’t win anything but I think they can take confidence from that and I believe they can push Manchester City next season.
“I saw that people said they weren’t playing the most attractive football. But they scored a lot of goals. I think they are getting there. Hopefully it won’t be long before they win the title again.”