Sir Alex Ferguson pinpoints amount of years it could take Manchester United to win Premier League again

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Manchester United v Swansea City - Premier League - Source: Getty
Manchester United v Swansea City - Premier League - Source: Getty

Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that it could be another decade before the club win the Premier League title. He recalled his time at Old Trafford, admitting that the Red Devils need time to get back to the top.

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Speaking to Press Box PR, Sir Alex said that Manchester United need to ensure that they get the signings spot on from now, adding that it was not up to the mark after his exit from the club. He has backed Ruben Amorim to do well and said:

"He [Amorim] is a good personality. It is not easy. I remember looking back on my own time there, starting off when Liverpool were the bee’s knees. They were a fantastic club winning the European Cup four times and all that, but then it took them 31 years to win the league again. We are now in the same situation. It could be ten years, could be 11 years, because of that cycle. It has to be thought out carefully and we have to make sure the recruitment is going to be better than what it was."
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Manchester United have not won the Premier League title since Sir Alex's final season at the club. The Red Devils finished 15th in the league last season and are currently sitting sixth after 16 matches - 10 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Manchester United signings have improved, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for the new signings at Manchester United, saying that they have improved the squad. The legendary manager singled out Senne Lammens as a clear reason why the club have started to do well, hinting that Andre Onana was a key issue for Ruben Amorim's side last season.

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He also praised Bryan Mbeumo and Mathues Cunha and said:

"I think the appointment of the goalkeeper [Senne Lammens] has made a difference. He's young at 23, he’s quick, a big lad, good feet and hands, and I think that helps. I think they have needed that player. United have always had inspirational players over the years. I think that has helped. The other two, [Bryan] Mbeumo and [Matheus] Cunha, they look as if they will contribute to the recovery of our form."

Manchester United have been linked with Antoine Semenyo, and they are battling Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham for the signature of the AFC Bournemouth star.

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