MX23RW : Sunday, January 5 02:13:53| >> :120:4505:4505:

Fabio Capello: 'Manchester United are a boring team'

'Boring' Manchester United 'need more than Antoine Griezmann' to challenge for the Premier League title next season, according to former England manager Fabio Capello.

Former England manager Fabio Capello has claimed that 'boring' Manchester United 'need more than Antoine Griezmann' if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

Man United landed three trophies during Jose Mourinho's first season at the helm, in addition to securing qualification for the 2017-18 Champions League after beating Ajax 2-0 in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday night.

The Red Devils are expected to kick off their summer spending with a move for Atletico Madrid attacker Griezmann, but Capello has said that Mourinho's side are still a long way off matching Chelsea.

"It was a poor game," Capello told the Daily Star. "There was not enough exciting football. United are strong and defend well, which is good. But they are not an exciting team.

"Griezmann is a very good player. But what is his best position? He is not a striker. United need more than him. They have other areas in which to strengthen. Chelsea are so strong and they need to catch them. It will be difficult."

Man United finished sixth in the Premier League last season, some 24 points behind the winners Chelsea.

ID:299006: cacheID:299006:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2298:
Written by
Matt Law
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Read Next:
Man United 'finalise defensive shortlist'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool18143145172845
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1911442619737
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham197842825329
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd196492126-522
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1944113142-1116
18Ipswich TownIpswich1936101833-1515
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!