Manchester United told to learn from Manchester City for Premier League glory

Paul Merson has stated that Manchester United could learn from their cross-city rivals Manchester City if they look to battle for major titles in the near future. The Red Devils were on an 11 game unbeaten run before the season was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, and have looked greatly improved since the January signing of Bruno Fernandes. Speaking to Sky Sports when asked about how United will fare when football resumes, Merson said: "I think they'll be better, no doubt about that. What they have to be is consistent. "Against the bigger boys, teams that come and have a go, they're a better team, playing counter-attacking football, but you have to mix it up. "When you become a better football team, teams kick off and put 11 players behind the ball and do that counter-attack to you. "What you need is players like Bruno Fernandes who can get on the ball and find a pass. When you have 60, 70 per cent of the ball, you need players who will put the ball through the eye of a needle." He added: "Man City have been successful because they have players like David Silva, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne. "Will Juan Mata play more? I don't know. But he needs to play in certain games where players will put 11 behind the ball." Source- Mirror

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