Eric Cantona makes Liverpool Premier League title declaration - and backs surprise Manchester United championship bid
Liverpool's Premier League title bid continues to cause angst among their nearest rivals - and now Eric Cantona has issued his verdict.
The controversial former Manchester United striker admits he has been left in a quandary by the Reds vying with Manchester City for the championship.
And when asked by Paddy Power which of the two he'd prefer to win the league, Cantona said: "Nobody.
"It’s like asking me if I’d prefer to have my teeth made of wood or my legs of sponge.
"It hurts a lot. But they play wonderful football. But now, if United had started the season 10 games ago, they would be top of the league.
"City and Liverpool play nice attacking football, now and score plenty of goals, which is like Man United. They have the philosophy we did – enjoyment."
Liverpool can go three points clear at the top with victory when they travel to Manchester United on Sunday.
But Cantona hasn't given up hope of his former club producing a miracle recovery.
"Of course, if they (United) keep playing like this, they still have a chance, no? (of winning the league).
"I remember during my time, we were 12 points behind Newcastle and we won the league – so we have to hope and dream."
Cantona, though, is realistic when asked for his top-four prediction.
"City, Liverpool, Tottenham, United," he replied.
LinkAlex Ferguson invited to give team-talk to Manchester United players before Liverpool game
Manchester United could put a dent in Liverpool's Premier League title challenge with a win on Sunday.
Current caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has extended an invitation to his former boss to give a speech to the players ahead of their battle with Liverpool.
Sir Alex Ferguson started managing United in 1986 when they had just seven titles to Liverpool's 18.
The Reds have failed to win the league since 1990 - during that time Ferguson led United to their 20th title and took great pride in overtaking Liverpool.
The Manchester club are not in this year's title race but are looking to find an edge over Liverpool, and Solskjaer said: "He would be welcome to have his talk to the players if he wanted to, the Gaffer, because we know how much it meant for him to overtake Liverpool.
"I think our players know what it means for everyone at Man United."
The Norwegian said there were no plans for Ferguson to talk to the team, but it would be welcome as the Red Devils seek to stop Jürgen Klopp's side going three points clear of Manchester City.
Link