THEATRE OF DREAMING

Sheringham mocks United's 2028 title aims and says Ruben will be sacked if they make a bad start

- BY DAVID MCDONNELL

MANCHESTER UNITED'S plan to win the Premier League title by 2028 has been ridiculed by former striker Teddy Sheringham - who branded it "pie in the sky".

Sheringham also claimed United boss Ruben Amorim will be sacked if he makes a poor start to the new campaign after ending last season in 15th place - United's lowest Premier League finish.

Despite a shambolic season, United chief executive Omar Berrada has doubled down on his belief that the Red Devils will lift the Premier League trophy by 2028.

Berrada launched Project 150, with the aim of United winning a 21st league title by 2028, the year the club celebrates its 150th anniversary.

But after 18 league defeats last season and the failure to secure European football for only the second time in 35 years, Sheringham accused Berrada of living in dreamland with his title claim. He said:

"Omar Berrada's comments are dreamlike. In football clubs, you've got to take small steps to get to places.