Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Graeme Souness has sent a stark warning to Manchester United.
It was a testing Saturday afternoon for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his squad as they were humbled by Aston Villa as neighbours Manchester City issued a genuine statement of intent to their Premier League rivals with victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool were, too, held to a 3-3 draw following a thrilling encounter with promoted Brentford. If that is a sign of things to come, the race for the title - and top four - will have fans on the edge of their seats until the final day of the season.
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