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Paul Scholes makes bold claim about Manchester United and Chelsea after FA Cup win
MANCHESTER UNITED can rival Chelsea for the Premier League title, according to club legend Paul Scholes.
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United ran riot against Reading at Old Trafford
Manchester United registered an eighth consecutive win with a 4-0 victory over Reading in the FA Cup this afternoon.
Wayne Rooney opened the scoring to move level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 249 United goals.
Anthony Martial then added a second before a brace from Marcus Rashford completed the rout.
United appear to have finally found their mojo under Mourinho, with the club now 14 games unbeaten across all competitions.
Anthony Martial celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Reading
And Scholes believes their fine form could lead to them mounting a title challenge later in the season.
“United look like they've got goals everywhere at this moment in time,” Scholes told BT Sport.
“I think the future's great.
“I don't think Chelsea are that convincing, Liverpool have their problems.
Paul Scholes claims Manchester United can force their way back into the title race
“I think if United win next weekend they're right back in the title race.”
United go up against Liverpool - after playing Hull in the EFL Cup on Tuesday - aiming to deal their rivals a significant blow in their bid to win the title.
Mourinho’s men have lost just once against their rivals at home in the league since 2009 - a 3-0 thumping under David Moyes in 2014.