Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand paints a bleak picture for his former club as they prepare to face rivals Manchester City this weekend.
United head into the daunting away fixture at the Etihad Stadium following a morale-sapping 2-1 home defeat to Fulham.
In stark contrast, City are riding high in second place, chasing league leaders Liverpool, and boast a remarkable 17-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
Ferdinand acknowledged the significant disparity in form, predicting a challenging encounter for United. “It’s going to be a long day, man,” he stated, highlighting the team’s lack of confidence.
He went further, predicting a convincing defeat for his former club, stating, “I think we get beat by two goals. Convincingly.”
These comments, made on the Vibe with FIVE podcast, reflect Ferdinand’s concerns about United’s ability to compete against the in-form City side.