Manchester United WILL beat Liverpool to Champions League place, insists former Red Devils defender Paul McGrath
- Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday
- The win underlines their Champions League credentials
- Former United defender Paul McGrath is backing them to finish top-four
- He does not believe Liverpool will be able to catch up with them
- McGrath has singled out Marouane Fellaini for particular praise
Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath is certain that his old team will pip rivals Liverpool to a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, following The Red Devils' superb 3-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday.
United had gone into that game with a number of doubts cast over their Champions League credentials, having delivered some unconvincing performances in recent weeks.
But on Saturday, they were back to their best with a performance replete with pace and verve that blew Spurs away.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney scores his side's third goal in the 3-0 win over Tottenham
Former United defender Paul McGrath believes his old club will beat Liverpool to a top-four finish
United playmaker Juan Mata shields the ball from the oncoming Tottenham defender Danny Rose (left)
United are currently fourth in the league table with 56 points from 29 games, five ahead of Liverpool who have played one fixture less. Liverpool travel to Swansea on Monday night in the hope of closing that gap, but McGrath feels the momentum is firmly in United's favour.
He told TalkSport, 'Liverpool are the only team who can do a bit of damage to Manchester United. I don't see it happening now though.
'United are clicking into gear at the right time and are relaxed in the way they're playing their football.'
McGrath also singled out Maourane Fellaini for special praise after the Belgian continued a fine run of form with a goal against Spurs.
Marouane Fellaini continued his superb run of form with an eye catching display against Spurs on Sunday
'Marouane Fellaini is the fulcrum of the side now,' he said. 'I don't think Van Gaal can take him out.
'Fellaini gives them the option of going long, he can hold it up and bring other players into play. He is giving the whole team a great lift.'
McGrath played for United between 1982 and 1989, winning the FA Cup in 1985.
Rooney attempts a long-range effort at goal during the Premier League game with Spurs at Old Trafford
Rose gives chase to United defender Marcos Rojo as the Red Devils run out convincing 3-0 winners
Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is challenged by Manchester United's Antonio Valencia (left)
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