Liverpool legend delivers Man Utd prediction after Ruben Amorim vow - 'I do believe'

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballManchester United FCManchester United have won three games in a row in the Premier League, but Emile Heskey believes they are still some way off being considered top-four contendersManchester United will look to maintain their recent Premier League surge following three consecutive victories, though Liverpool legend Emile Heskey reckons they're not realistic challengers for anything beyond an eighth-place finish.Triumphs over Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton have boosted morale within the squad, with a challenging away fixture at the City Ground against Nottingham Forest up next. The positive atmosphere has returned to Old Trafford as they occupy sixth position in the standings.READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's private stance on two Ruben Amorim replacements comes to lightREAD MORE: Man Utd prediction left people stunned - but I honestly think they can do itNevertheless, Heskey reckons the immediate target for United should be clinching a top-eight spot in the Premier League.

Discussing their recent upturn in form, Heskey told Dream Vegas: "He [Amorim] adapted to the way he needed to play against Liverpool, so it looks like he's understanding a bit more the squad and understanding a bit more the players and understanding a bit more the league as well."I do believe that they see something in him that they believe is long-term, so I don't see them sacking him. The next step is probably top eight, and then just keep putting their foot on the pedal and moving up the table to where they believe a club of the stature of Manchester United should be."They should be challenging in the top four eventually, but at this moment, they're miles off that.

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