This archive report was first published on 12 September 2019.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has expressed concerns about Manchester United's younger players, suggesting they may not be mature enough to lead the team to consistent performances.
Speaking ahead of Manchester United's Premier League match against Leicester City, Wenger noted that the team's unconvincing start to the season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has raised questions about their readiness to take on the mantle of regular starters.
Manchester United have had a disappointing start to the season, with a draw at Wolves, a defeat at home to Crystal Palace, and a draw at Southampton following their opening win over Chelsea.
As a result, they find themselves seven points behind leaders Liverpool after just four games of the season.
Wenger, who made the comments to beIN Sports, stated, 'When you see Man Utd they are one of the examples where there is a potential there, but they have not found a collective way. Maybe these players are not mature enough to carry the team play of a team like Man Utd all together.'
He also questioned whether the team could emulate the success of former players like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and David Beckham, saying, 'Will they emulate what Giggs, Scholes, Beckham did over a number of years? Personally I'm not convinced.'
