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What Raphael Varane thinks Manchester United must do to catch Man City
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Raphael Varane says Manchester United must believe they can close the gap on Manchester City while also maintaining consistency throughout the whole season.
The Reds finished 14 points behind their rivals last season, an improvement on the 35-point deficit the year prior, but still a big enough distance to churn the stomachs of supporters.
United have now gone a whole decade without winning the Premier League and, until Jonny Evans’ return, did not have a player left in the squad who had lifted the title at Old Trafford following David de Gea’s exit.
Progress has been made under Ten Hag with United back in the Champions League and some are hoping a title challenge can be mounted this time around. City replicated their 1999 Treble feat last term as United won their first trophy in six years with the League Cup triumph in February.
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Varane is confident United can catch up with City and insists the distance between the two clubs is not as wide as many perceive. "We have to believe. Sometimes the difference between a good team and a top team is something mental,” he told ESPN.
“It's a new season and everything is possible. [Catching City] is a big challenge but we are ready for it. The Premier League is something very difficult to win.
“The competition, every year, gets better and better. Every team is strong and the level is very high so you have to be ready for that challenge. It will be difficult but we're ready to fight for every game."
Varane, who has formed a fantastic centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez to
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