Gary Neville, Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer - where pundits think Manchester United will finish

Manchester United are being heavily backed to finish in the top four once again this season.

Having steered the club to third place during his first campaign at the helm - as well as enjoying cup success - Erik ten Hag recruited well during the summer months with three high-profile signings. Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund have all arrived at the club.

However, other contenders for Champions League qualification have also worked their magic in the market. But how will that impact the battle for a spot in Europe's premier club competition? Here, we look at what top pundits are predicting will happen this season.

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"I still think there's a difference between Manchester United and Manchester City - on the pitch and off the pitch - but Manchester United are going in the right direction. I think you can see how they have approached the transfer window. It's been very decisive and forthright.

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"They have executed on three very good players who are going to improve their squad no doubt and, potentially, another one coming in after that. We will have to wait and see."

"I'll put them in the top four. I'm really looking forward to seeing Mason Mount play for Manchester United. I think, like most of Chelsea's players last season, they underperformed and there were obvious reasons for that. I think he remains an exceptional talent and I look forward to seeing him. Manchester United will be in the top four."

"Unless clubs such as United, Liverpool or Chelsea do something miraculous in the transfer window, Arsenal are the