"I am not confident we are going to retain the title," says Peter Schmeichel

Peter Schmeichel

Former Manchester United legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel is not confident that the Red Devils will retain the Premier League title.

After finding themselves in the losing side against Liverpool and arch rivals Manchester City, Manchester United are finally back to winning ways after a 1-0 win against Brendan Rodger’s side in the Capital One Cup.

Manchester United currently are placed 8th in the Premier League table with 7 points, with the help of wins against Crystal Palace and Swansea and a goalless draw against Chelsea .

Schmeichel suggests it’s going to talk a while for current manager David Moyes to challenge for titles.”I am not confident we are going to retain the title,” he says, “We know we will recover, though this season, with all the changes, is not going to end with the championship.”

“I can accept us not winning the title as long as we are competing for it. It is quite competitive this year. If we are not there or thereabouts then I would be worried,” added Schmeichel.

“I think we will be, though, because that is what sort of a club Manchester United is.”

Danish keeper Peter Schmeichel kept for 8 years for Manchester United during which he won the title 5 times. He was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Brondby in 1991.

Speaking at a National Football Museum Hall of Fame event, Schmeichel added: “We know we are going to be there or thereabouts again. That is what we do, that is what Manchester United is all about.

“It is not something we take lightly and we know we need to work hard as that is part and parcel of being at Manchester United.