Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted that he is surprised by Manchester United's position in the Premier League table, with the Reds just four ...
That is a good signal, and it is good to have that feeling. "Donโt get too far ahead it is January not even half a season. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) currently sit fourth in the top-flight, but are level on points with third-placed Newcastle United with a game in hand. While United have been tipped as surprise title contenders, Ten Hag was keen to play that idea down after the win over Bournemouth. Ten Hag's men are four points behind [City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) in second and nine adrift of leaders Arsenal. [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag)'s side endured a nightmare start to the season - losing to Brighton and Brentford respectively - but have been impressive in recent months and are now inside the top four.
Manchester United are now nine points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
- Man Utd boss Ten Hag breaks silence over Gakpo's Liverpool deal](/football/cody-gakpo-liverpool-manchester-united-ten-hag-news-690360-20221228) ['He is not...' - Man Utd legend advises defender to leave club after latest Ten Hag decision](/football/man-utd-news-harry-maguire-ferdinand-ten-hag-571998-20221231) [Erik ten Hag now has a second job at Man Utd which he makes 'ultimate decision' in](/football/erik-ten-hag-man-utd-second-job-academy-manager-619930-20230101) Focus on the team development. Focus on your team performance. Focus on your progress. It just shows that this is absolute nonsense," Carragher told Sky Sports. I don't get distracted.