He believes that although Manchester City have kickstarted their season on a strong note, they do not have the firepower present within the ranks of current holders Bayern Munich to press for the title.
The Manchester United great predicted Liverpool as a better-placed team, while adding that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s charges cannot be considered as favorites.
Ferdinand claimed that Manchester United will excel in the group stages but consistency will be key for them to build on last season’s semi-final finish in the Europa League.
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“Consistency the key for Manchester United,” says Ferdinand
In recent years, English teams such as Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have led the charge in Europe’s top-tier competition, proving their supremacy on the continental level.
Premier League sides finally seem to be achieving what was expected of them when tied against the other big teams in the UCL.
Ferdinand feels City and Liverpool will once again light up the big stage. On their chances for the season, the former Manchester United center-back said:
He continued:
In comparison, Manchester United have a tougher group this season, with two of last campaign’s top four in Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig present in their seed.
However, their telling 2-1 victory against PSG on opening day put forth a huge statement of intent, and Ferdinand reckons Manchester United can go through the group stages.
He did not place them in the same bracket as Manchester City and Liverpool, stating:
Both Manchester City and Liverpool have won their opening two fixtures, and Manchester United will have a chance to replicate the same when RB Leipzig visit Old Trafford later today.
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