Rio Ferdinand has sent out a warning to the likes of Liverpool that Manchester United are ‘here to stay’ in the title race.
The Reds’ arch rivals returned to the top of the Premier League table after a come-from-behind victory over Fulham on Wednesday night.
It’s a result that leaves Jurgen Klopp’s men six points off top spot with a game in hand, which they play this evening at home to Burnley.
Speaking to BT Sport after United’s win at Craven Cottage, United legend Ferdinand believes that the changing nature of the league positions at the top of the table only reflect well on his old club’s mindset.
Ferdinand then went on to issue a warning to the rest of the challengers for the title that United are up for the fight, and outlined why they have the edge at the moment.
"Given the change in the teams at the top, Leicester and then Man City just before this game, in terms of the character and the mindset, this tells me that this Man United are here to stay, they’re here to fight for this league,” said Ferdinand.
“They’re here to try and win this Premier League.
"Whether you’re going to try and win the league or trying to get out of the relegation zone, the key word is always momentum. Manchester United have that in abundance at the moment.
“They’re in a rich vein of form, players are gaining more confidence week in, week out."
