Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel launches stinging attack on former club over the manager
Dane believes Red Devils will pip Manchester City to the top four whilst doubting Pep Guardiola
PETER SCHMEICHEL has hit out at Pep Guardiola and claims Manchester City have zero chance of making the top four.
The legendary keeper enjoyed eight successful years at Manchester United before ending his career with the noisy neighbours in 2003.
Both clubs find themselves outside of the top four after 22 matches and the Dane has been brutally honest in his assessment of their seasons so far.
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Schmeichel believes United will pip City to a Champions League spot because Guardiola is not up for the challenge.
, he said: "I think Pep Guardiola so far has not been a success.
"Yes, admittedly he inherited a difficult squad. [But] then you expect someone who proclaims he is a genius in football to go in and sort it out but I don't think they will.
"If I am honest I do not think City have a chance to finish in the top four. I think they have too many problems there and too many players are unhappy.
"I think when you have such a strong person like Guardiola coming in, the changes are too big and the players are finding it difficult to apply it."
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But Schmeichel was full of praise for Jose Mourinho by claiming he now understands what it takes to manage Manchester United.
When asked who would make the top four he said: "To be completely honest, I think Man United.
"Mourinho has found the groove and he understands now what to do with his football club and the players he has brought in are slightly starting to gel and produce the football and results that we need at Man United."