Eric Cantona has made a big claim on Instagram along with a post featuring a beautiful parrot.
The King still keeps up the date with his former club and was even known to defend former manager José Mourinho on occasion, yet always admitting that he favours Pep Guardiola.
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His latest post on Instagram, however, claims Manchester United will be champions this year.
“Please repeat after me: United will be champion this year!”, Cantona wrote.
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Please repeat after me: « United will be champion this year! » @manchesterunited
It’s obviously tongue in cheek because nobody in the right mind thinks United can win the league next season.
Unfortunately, the title race is likely to be between Manchester City and Liverpool again.
United should be targeting a top four finish and work towards building something over the next few years. Then, it will hopefully be time to talk about the Red Devils as realistic title contenders.
