Bruce: Reds could take years to break Utd

Liverpool have been warned that it could take them years to break Manchester United’s stranglehold on the Barclays Premier League.

The Reds next take the field tomorrow at West Brom, but by then United are expected to have sewn up their third successive title by taking the one point they still need from today’s lunchtime clash at home to Arsenal.

The warning over Liverpool’s future ambitions comes from a Manchester United legend, their former captain Steve Bruce.

Bruce’s Wigan could not halt United’s progress on Wednesday, and he feels Liverpool will also struggle to get on terms with the current European and world champions in the foreseeable future.

The Latics boss has bitter memories of United’s attempts to overtake a dominant Liverpool side during his early years as a defender at Old Trafford.

He said: “When we were chasing for the title back in the 80s and 90s, it was always Liverpool we were chasing because they always seemed to win it.

“Now Liverpool are in the same position, and they have got to overtake a really young, vibrant Manchester United to win the title. They may look at that team and wish there was some old ones in it!

“But they will keep trying, Liverpool demands that, but it will be very, very difficult for them to overtake United again.”