Patrice Evra goes against Man Utd with encouraging verdict on Liverpool future
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesPatrice EvraEx-Premier League fullback Patrice Evra thinks Liverpool's future may actually be brighter than his former club Manchester United amid the Reds' poor league formPatrice Evra is bullish on Liverpool's future(Image: Getty Images)For the first time since 2023, Manchester United will finish ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table. The Red Devils completed the league double over Liverpool this season, a first for the historic club since 2015/16.Manchester United — in strong form under interim coach Michael Carrick — has not captured the Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge of the club back in 2013.
Patrice Evra was his starting left-back on that team, and the French international gave a surprising prediction about his former team when asked by Liverpool.com.The five-time Premier League winner was asked in March — at the time, United sat at 51 points in 29 games, with Liverpool on 47 through 20 — about which side he thinks will next capture a league title.READ MORE: Arne Slot agreement reached on his future at Liverpool after Mohamed Salah statementREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Diomande confirms decision, Salah and Slot fallout"This is a tough question," the 45-year-old exclusively told Liverpool.com on behalf of Stake. I think Liverpool [is] closer to winning a league title than Man United next year.
His Red Devils side has solidified itself as a top-four team and could strengthen further in the summer.Manchester United has not won the Premier League since Alex Ferguson was in charge(Image: Getty Images)Evra hailed United's forwards. "I love what Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo, and other signings are doing for Man United, but I think Liverpool is still ahead," he added.Liverpool may not have a ton of money to spend in the transfer window after splurging over $500 million on players, including Isak, Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and others.READ MORE: Inter Milan gets $46M Curtis Jones transfer message as Liverpool braces itselfREAD MORE: Yan Diomande speaks out on Liverpool transfer links with bad news for Reds fansManchester United was not penny-pinching in the 2025 summer window, either.