Michael Owen has pointed to the form of Manchester City and Arsenal as a reason why Manchester United can count themselves in the title race.
Table-toppers Arsenal lead the way on 51 points, having played two games fewer than United, who are on 46 points. City have played one less game than United and are two points ahead of the Reds in second.
Arsenal have failed to win their last two games while City have won just one of theirs. United's win over Leeds on Sunday followed their 2-2 midweek draw in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford.
Arsenal host City on Wednesday which will be the first time the pair meet in the Premier League this season. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag reveals talks with Garnacho before goal vs Leeds Owen pointed to the fact that at least one team is due to drop points in the two matches against each other, which could creak the door open for United.