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Former England striker Jermain Defoe believes Manchester United will finish above Arsenal at the end of the ongoing Premier League season.
He stated that Erik ten Hag had positively impacted the team so far, which could see them get a good position in the league.
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The Gunners were on a five-match winning streak when they clashed against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 4.
Mikel Arteta's side were the favorites in the high-octane match, but Ten Hag's renewed Manchester United came well prepared to ruin their plans.
The Red Devils registered a comfortable 3-1 win over the Gunners. It was Arteta's first defeat of the new season and United's fourth straight win in the Premier League.
The win over Arsenal at Old Trafford made Defoe believe that the Red Devils will have a good season ahead. He believes they will certainly finish the season above Arsenal.
Speaking to Premier League productions, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker said (via HITC):
“I am going to say yes, aren’t I. But, in terms of their (win over Arsenal), how they are playing and how they look like they are going to play now, then I will say yes, for sure, Manchester United will finish above Arsenal.”
As things stand in the Premier League, Arsenal hold the top spot with 15 points in six matches. Meanwhile, United stand in fifth position after as many games with 12 points.
Arsenal will be back in action as they face Brentford in an away game on September 18. Following Queen Elizabeth II's death, their UEFA Europa League clash against PSV Eindhoven was postponed.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag's team will have a long break for their next Premier League match. Two of their scheduled league fixtures against Crystal Palace and Leeds United have been postponed.
The Red Devils will next take on city rivals and defending champions Manchester City on October 2.
They will face Sheriff Tiraspol away in the Europa league though, on Thursday (September 15).
Manchester United players sweat out in Carrington ahead of their Europa League clash against Sheriff on Thursday
Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Dalot, and Casemiro, along with other Manchester United players, underwent intense training sessions at Carrington ahead of their Europa League match on Thursday.
The Red Devils will take on Moldovan club Sheriff in their second Group E match after losing their opening match against Real Sociedad last week.
The Spanish side registered a 1-0 win over their English rivals after a controversial VAR penalty decision went in their favor.
