Andy Cole: 'It will be tough for Manchester United to finish in top four'

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes that the club face a difficult task of finishing in the top four this season.

Louis van Gaal's side currently occupy the final Champions League spot in the Premier League table, but they only have a one-point cushion.

Southampton and Liverpool are hot on their heels, while Tottenham Hotspur reside six points behind the Red Devils.

"It's definitely going to be tough - I'm not going to sit here and try to pull the wool over anyone's eyes," Cole told MUTV. "Liverpool are on a fantastic run, Arsenal have picked up, but Southampton have fallen away a little bit."

Tonight, United will take on Newcastle United at St James' Park.