Man United legend Bryan Robson urges Jose Mourinho's team to 'stick with' Man City in Premier League race

  • Manchester United trail rivals Manchester City by eight points at top of table
  • City have only dropped two points in 13 games in stunning start to season
  • Old Trafford legend Bryan Robson has urged United to 'stick with' their rivals
  • He believes City will slip up again at some point and United can capitalise 

Bryan Robson has urged Jose Mourinho's Manchester United to emulate the great teams of Sir Alex Ferguson and 'stick with' Premier League pace-setters Manchester City in the title race.

Pep Guardiola's City have looked unstoppable so far, dropping just two points from their opening 13 league matches to establish an eight-point lead over United at the summit.

They have also racked up 42 goals compared to the 28 mustered by Mourinho's United and are showing few signs they can be beaten.

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United currently sit eight points behind Man City at the top of the Premier League ahead of the midweek fixtures

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United currently sit eight points behind Man City at the top of the Premier League ahead of the midweek fixtures

Old Trafford legend Bryan Robson says United need to 'stick with' City as best they can

Old Trafford legend Bryan Robson says United need to 'stick with' City as best they can

United can't afford to drop any points as they continue their pursuit of Manchester City

United can't afford to drop any points as they continue their pursuit of Manchester City

But Old Trafford legend Robson hasn't completely ruled United out of the title race and urged them to continue putting pressure on City.


United head to Watford in the Premier League on Tuesday night, while City host Southampton 24 hours later.

Speaking at Football Writers Association North West Football Awards, Robson said: 'It's a long hard season, you know. United have had a good season so far under Jose.

United players Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left), Jesse Lingard (middle) and Ander Herrera train

United players Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left), Jesse Lingard (middle) and Ander Herrera train

Ashley Young's shot was deflected in off Lewis Dunk as United beat Brighton 1-0 on Saturday

Ashley Young's shot was deflected in off Lewis Dunk as United beat Brighton 1-0 on Saturday

'They've put themselves in a good position but City are flying, there's no getting away from that.

'But what you always have to do - Sir Alex Ferguson always used to say this to us when I was a player under him - look they're going really well, just stick with them and be as close as you can be when it comes to Christmas or New Year.

'See how many injuries people get, loss of form, so as long as you're close enough to them to give them a fight, and put pressure on them that's what it's all about.'