Paul Scholes’ top four prediction spells great news for Manchester United

Is it just us, or has Paul Scholes been considerably less outspoken this season?

The former Manchester United midfielder had plenty to say about his former club during Louis van Gaal's time at the helm, but not as much since Jose Mourinho took charge. This week, with United firmly in the mix for a top four finish in the Premier League, he's been asked to predict which clubs will finish the season in the Champions League positions.

"Chelsea, City, United,” Scholes told the Daily Mail . "And then it's between Arsenal and Liverpool [for fourth]."

Not great reading for those with connections to Tottenham, who Scholes seemingly expects to fade away in the run-in.

Clearly, Scholes is feeling far more positive about United's chances than he has done for most of the last few years. Although he's more than well aware that catching Chelsea is beyond reach, he goes on to add that United are currently playing as well as any of the other clubs in the league.

“They're (United) playing the best out of the top six with Chelsea and you have to fancy them to finish second or third. Probably third if I had to nail it down. 

“The only problem is they're still sixth, which after being in such good form is a bit of a worry. But I watch them now and have no doubt they'll finish in the top four.”