Gary Neville has significantly changed his prediction for Manchester United's Premier League finishing position after their comeback win over Brentford.
Erik ten Hag's side looked on course to record their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions as they entered the final five minutes of the contest, with the score at 1-0 to the Bees.
No United side has lost four games in a row since 1961, and another defeat at Old Trafford would have piled more pressure on the Dutch manager and his players.
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But they were rescued by a unlikely source, with substitute Scott McTominay coming off the bench to strike twice in injury time and complete a 2-1 victory.
To put the Scot's impact into context, he hasn't scored more than two goals in a single Premier League campaign since the 2020/21 season.
The win lifted United back into the top half of the Premier League table, and they are now five points off the Champions League spots after eight games played.
Speaking on Sky Sports on Sunday, United legend Neville decided to revise his prediction of where his former side will finish in the table this season - but not necessarily in the way you'd expect.
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Gary Neville changes his Man Utd Premier League prediction
He explained: "I don't think Manchester United will finish in the top five this season. I just don't.
"They're way off it, and I'm surprised. Seven or eight weeks ago, I had them third."
He also said: "That's what happens when you've got a club that's failing - you sort of end up not knowing who the good guys are and the bad guys are.
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"You end up calling the ones that have been there for a long time. They've got some good lads who have come in and been bought into the club, and they've got some good lads that have come through the ranks.
"The big question mark, always at the moment, is the stability that runs right through the club. It's not there."
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Topics: Manchester United, Gary Neville, Premier League, Scott Mctominay, Erik Ten Hag
Ryan Smart