Manchester United's Path to Premier League Glory: A Three to Five Year Journey

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has shared his prediction for how long it will take Manchester United to challenge for the Premier League title following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's remarks. Since the departure of legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, Manchester United has struggled to regain their position at the top of English football. Despite winning silverware, the club's fans have been eager to see them compete for the title once again. United's best league position since Ferguson's reign has been second place, achieved by both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a minority stake in the club, has expressed his desire to restore United's prestige and compete with Liverpool and Manchester City. However, he acknowledged that immediate success is unlikely and outlined a three-year plan to achieve their goals. In response, Souness believes that building a new stadium will be the easiest challenge for Ratcliffe, but constructing a competitive football team is a different matter. Souness disagrees with Ratcliffe's three-year timeline and suggests that United is three to five years behind Liverpool and City, and two to three years behind Arsenal. He emphasizes the importance of qualifying for the Champions League within the next three years. Overall, Souness predicts a longer timeline for Manchester United's return to the top of English football.