Gary Neville gives honest assessment of Manchester United's season | OneFootball

Gary Neville admits Manchester United have not had a “great season” but believes progress is being made under José Mourinho.

United finished 6th in the Premier League at the end of Mourinho’s first campaign in charge but were able to secure a return to the Champions League by winning the Europa League and the EFL Cup.

This season, the Red Devils are likely to finish runners-up to champions Manchester City in the league and will also face Chelsea in the FA Cup final – a competition which Neville feels should not be underestimated.

“For United, is it a great season? No,” the former right-back told Sky Sports.

“But it is a good season because the momentum is still going as they have the opportunity to win the FA Cup and finish second, which would be progression.

“The importance of getting another medal round the necks of the players should not be underestimated in terms of keeping building and challenging Manchester City next season.”

Mourinho will be expected to give local rivals City a closer run for their money in the Premier League next season but the Portuguese has already admitted it will be far from easy.

“Can we improve next season? Let’s try,” he told reporters following Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Tottenham.

“Whether Manchester City keep this level or improve this level, only they can say. But if they’re going to invest on top of the team they already have, it will be difficult for all of us.

“In this moment, I don’t even think about next season, or the cup final, I think about our next game, Arsenal, because we need one point to finish in the top four and we need seven to finish second. And we deserve to finish second. We have to finish second.”