Man United are 10 years behind Man City, Liverpool - Football agent- Man United have dropped from the pecking order in the top contenders in the English topflight division - The Red Devils have dropped 33 points from leader Liverpool and are struggling for a top four finish in the Premier League - A Man United football agent claims the Theatre of Dreams outfit are ten years behing Liverpool and neighbors Man City Manchester United have over the years have struggled to hit top form since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Old Trafford. The likes of Liverpool and Manchester City have dominated English football over the years with United failing to make top four in the last two seasons. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are 33 points behind their fiercest rivals in the league and the Norwegian's boss future at the Theatre of Dreams is no doubt. But in 2009, the 2007 European champions were top of the league above Liverpool and have a game in hand, while Aston Villa were comfortably sitting in the top four. Read also Football: Wilfred Ndidi is the essential key to Leicester City’s success The former Premier League champions last played in the Champions during Jose Mourinho's era and had to qualify for the competition through their Europa league triumph the previous campaign. A football agent who worked with United has stated that the club's recent slip ups over the years have left them far behind their competitors in the topflight division. “United are absolutely miles behind Liverpool and Man City – and not just in terms of the Premier League table. “It’s estimated that for every year a club continues to fail, it is going to take between 18 months and two years to make up that lost ground. “United have been sinking fast since Fergie retired – so work it out. “They’re at least 10 years behind their biggest rivals in terms of having the right structure to put a team capable of winning the title and the Champions League on the pitch. And that’s being kind,” quoted by the Mirror. Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that David de Gea jokingly sent a provocative message to Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero when both players crossed paths at an Italian restaurant. The Manchester United shot-stopper brought out his middle finger as he taunted his former Atletico Madrid teammate in Hale Village, Cheshire. Legit.ng also reported that FA Cup 5th Round draws were conducted and some interesting fixtures emerged as the oldest competition has taken another dimension. Chelsea will square up against the winner of Liverpool and Shrewsbery Town in what promises to be a cracking contest at Stamford Bridge. Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi| Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Man United have dropped from the pecking order in the top contenders in the English topflight division - The Red Devils have dropped 33 points from leader Liverpool and are struggling for a top four finish in the Premier League - A Man United football agent claims the Theatre of Dreams outfit are ten years behing Liverpool and neighbors Man City PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi