Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar tips Romelu Lukaku to fire former club to league title this term

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Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar is confident the Premier League title will go to Old Trafford this term and believes Romelu Lukaku holds the key to their success.

The Belgian arrived from Everton for £75m in the summer after netting 32 times for the Toffees last season.

He's already scored seven times this year to help fire United to the top of the Premier League.

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has started with three goals this season

Former United keeper Edwin van der Sar has been impressed by Lukaku since his £75 move

And van der Sar, a member of United's legendary 2008 Champions League winning team, has backed United to be the team to beat this term.

He said: 'Lukaku is a big presence, he scores goals and he has a lot of pace.

'They have had a great start and with the players they had and the ones they've brought in, they are the team to beat. Hopefully they will finish first.

'I think United look decent, they are strong and have a good presence around them. I think they should be title contenders every year because they are Man United.'

Lukaku scored three for Belgium during their resounding victory over Gibraltar this weekend

Van der Sar returned to Old Trafford to play in a legends match against Barcelona on Saturday

Van der Sar played for a Manchester United Legends side at Old Trafford yesterday as they drew 2-2 with Barcelona Legends in a game for the Manchester United foundation.

After rolling back the years, the Dutch great also hopes Paul Pogba can continue to grow in a United shirt now his £90m pricetag looks like value for money.

He added: '£90m seems too cheap now doesn't it? He is a towering midfielder and he has pace and can score goals and I think he will do well this season.'