EPL: They'll not finish third - Carragher reacts to Man Utd's 1-0 win over Fulham

Former Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said Manchester United will not finish third in the Premier League this season.

Carragher was speaking on Sky Sports after Erik ten Hag's men beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening fixture.

United won thanks to a late goal from summer signing Joshua Zirkzee in the 88th minute.

According to him, the Red Devils will be in a fight to finish in Champions League spots.

Carragher said: "Man Utd will not finish third, I can assure you of that.

"They will be in a fight with Tottenham, Villa and Chelsea. They will be in the fight to get into the Champions League."