I'm a Man United fan, but I'd accept Arsenal beating us in May; all Red Devils fans will agree.
talkSPORT presenter and Manchester United fan Andy Goldstein has insisted he would love to see his team lose to Arsenal in May.
united face Arsenal in the penultimate match of the Premier League season at Old Trafford in what could be a seismic clash in the title race with the Gunners struggling Liverpool and city of manchester for the biggest prize.
With just three points separating the top three, any points dropped could be hugely significant as United will also play Liverpool in the final nine games of the season.
But talkSPORT's Goldstein, who is a huge Red Devils fan, has insisted he would prefer to see his team taste defeat to Arsenal if it meant Liverpool or City did not win the league.
Speaking next to a stupefied person Gabby Agbonlahor On talkSPORT Drive on Tuesday afternoon, Goldstein said: “One of the games Arsenal have in their career, the penultimate game, is away from home. manchester united.
“As a United fan, I hope we lose. Because I don't want City or Liverpool to win the title.”
Agbonlahor was surprised and replied: “But what about that rivalry with Arsenal all those years ago?”
Goldstein said flatly: “I don't care.
“If Liverpool win the title, I will never hear the end because Liverpool win the title. Klopp's last year, I will never hear the end, and they also equal United's 20 league titles.
Agbonlahor seemed convinced and said: “I think Manchester City is not the one people want, since for the first time it will be four games in a row.”
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Speaking about no team having won the Premier League more than three times in a row, Goldstein said: “Yeah, I don't want that.
“We've made three in a row twice but no one has made four.”
When asked if his opinion is shared among United fans, Goldstein insisted: “Yes.
“There is not a single United fan who would like to beat Arsenal so that Liverpool and City win (the Premier League).”
Whether or not United fans want their club to lose to Arsenal, the Red Devils will have a lot to say about who wins the title this season.
With Arsenal and Liverpool ahead, the only club they won't face is City, who took six points off them this season with home and away wins.
Arsenal beat them at the Emirates Stadium earlier in the season, while Liverpool could only manage a draw at Anfield in December.
With Old Trafford hosting both home and away matches, Erik ten Hag He will be desperate for victory regardless of what is happening above him in the table.
The Dutchman has already been under pressure this season and insisted his team is still in the fight to finish in the top four despite being 11 points behind fourth place. Aston Villa.
A Europa League place could be the best United can realistically achieve with nine games left and four points ahead of seventh-placed West Ham.
