MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 03: Phil Foden of Manchester City scores his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on April 03, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Instead, the Frenchman believes that Aston Villa will beat the Red Devils to the Champions League this season, marking a poor season for Manchester United.
The Red Devils have improved their form in recent weeks, winning four Premier League games in a row, including a 2-1 triumph over Aston Villa.
They are now only five points behind the Villans, who have struggled since the new year.
However, Manchester United were given a setback when it was announced that Luke Shaw will be sidelined for several months owing to a muscular condition.
Tyrell Malacia has been out all season and is still not ready to return, while Sergio Reguilon’s loan was terminated early, and Alvaro Fernandez joined Benfica on loan in January.
This leaves them with no natural left-back, with Diogo Dalot or Victor Lindelof likely to fill in.
Lisandro Martinez is also out with an MCL injury, and these absentees are why Silvestre can’t see his old side making the top four.
Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT, he was asked to name his top four and said: “Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa.
“I think they [Villa] are going to finish up there. Villa have been impressive, and Unai Emery is doing a great job.
