There is no doubt you are correct about that, but for that to happen it doesn't only need a VERY strong Manchester United, but also a weak Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool. That is where I think it is not very likely. Chelsea will play a good season, I am very sure about that. And Manchester City is just such a strong team that I don't think MU will end the season in front of them. Of course, there is no guarantee and MU could theoretically make it, but everyone would be surprised if that actually happens.
Yeah it is very unlikely to happen now that you have pointed that out. Guess United closing in with them is the best thing that could happen but seriously United to improve a lot. Even with Bruno Fernandes who proved to be saviour of the team when team was having tough time last season is not performing very well and so are others as well. United have an easy fixture coming up and will hope not to drop points there too.
I can see the points people are trying to make here, but out of the last 5 games Manchester won, lost 3, and 1 draw. All that while rank 1 lost none, rank 2 lost 1, rank 3 lost 1, rank 4 lost 1, rank 5 lost 1 and then comes Manchester. All these teams ahead of Manchester need to perform worse while Manchester needs to perform better, much better! Erm, yeah...
Next game is against Watford and then Chelsea. If Manchester wins both of them, I will change my mind a little bit!