Man Utd brutally told they're 'not giants anymore' as Premier League legend warns Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Red Devils are 'a million miles away' after years of poor decisions

The Red Devils' disappointing campaign is showing no signs of improving under head coach Ruben Amorim but that does not come as a surprise to Premier League legend Shearer. The ex-Newcastle and England striker believes years of bad decisions have led United to this point and he has warned fans to expect more of the same for the foreseeable future despite partial-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS's many changes.

Speaking toBetfair, the Premier League's all-time top goalscorer said: "If you listen to the manager, he's said they're the worst team in the club's history, there this, that and the other. I know that he may be being brutally honest but he may be better off not saying those things because I'm not sure that breeds any sort of confidence in the club at all.

"You don't have to be a genius to see that things are really poor on the pitch at the minute and it's been a long, hard season for Man United.

"It's been and will continue to be tough for Man United. In terms of PSR [Profit and Sustainability Rules] too, how they can go out and spend a shed load in the summer which is what needs to happen to bring quality players in. I don't know how they're going to get around PSR.

"The reality is, although it's Manchester United in name, the Man United that we grew up with and I played against right throughout my career and were giants, is gone. They're not a giant of a football team anymore. They haven't been for a while and will continue to be that for a while longer yet.

"I don't know how long that's going to take to fix, but they're miles off the Man United I played against and that I knew, they're a million miles away."

Despite United's struggles, they have still seen success in recent years. They are the current FA Cup holders and remain in the competition this term alongside the Europa League. Amorim's men are one of the favourites to lift Europe's second-biggest prize alongside rivals Tottenham.

United travel to potential Europa League rivals Tottenham on Sunday as both sides look to climb back towards the top half of the Premier League table. Spurs have already beaten the Red Devils twice this season.