Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, forward of Premier League – Manchester City's turnover for the first time higher than Manchester United's”>Manchester United, he detailed his intentions this season and said he does not agree to be left out of the top three in the Premier League. United have had a difficult start to the season that has ruled them out of the title fight, as they are 22 points behind Manchester City, and their main objective is to get into the Champions League positions.
“I don’t accept that our mentality is less than getting into the top three in the Premier League,” Cristiano said in an interview with Sky Sports.
“It’s a new year, a new life and I hope United can be at the level that the fans deserve. I know that we are capable of changing things. I know the way to do it, but I am not going to tell it because it would not be ethical, “he said.
“What I can tell you is that we can do better. All of us. United are here to fight for important things, so we have to change. I don’t want to be here to fight for sixth or seventh place. I’m here to compete and win, “added the Portuguese.
This week, United advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after eliminating Aston Villa. This Saturday they will meet again with Steven Gerrard’s men in the Premier League.
“I think we can compete, but we are not yet at our best level. There is a lot of room to improve and I think that, if we change our mentality, we can achieve great things, “he said.
On the German coach Ralf Rangnick, the substitute for the Norwegian Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the bench, Cristiano said that, since his arrival, he has changed a lot, but that he needs time to “implant his ideas in the players”
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