Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, has expressed doubts about Manchester United’s chances of overcoming their rivals in the upcoming match-up.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, FIVE, Ferdinand was candid in his assessment, stating he has “no confidence” in United’s ability to beat the Premier League champions.
Rio stark prediction comes in light of a challenging season for the Red Devils, who finished eighth in the league—their worst finish in the Premier League era.
“Based on what I’ve seen this season from both sides, Manchester City and Manchester United, I’ve got no confidence, I have to say,”
Ferdinand remarked. “It’s the first time I’m going to a cup final with Man United and thinking that we have a very, very, very, very small chance of winning this game.”
Ferdinand highlighted the significant disparity between the two Manchester clubs, emphasizing the dominant form of Pep Guardiola’s City side, who secured their fourth consecutive league title on the final day of the season. .
In contrast, United’s struggles have been evident, marking a steep decline from their historical standards.
“The gap between Man United and City now is at its biggest that it has ever been. The fall off that we’ve had compared to them right now is huge, so how can I, in my right mind, go into this game with any sort of confidence?” he questioned.
For United to triumph, Ferdinand believes it will require an extraordinary effort from the team, describing it as a “crazy effort” to overcome the formidable challenge posed by their city rivals
Manchester United fans will travel down to Wembley on Saturday hoping to see their side win the FA Cup for a 13th time.