Thierry Henry believes Manchester United will miss out on a spot in next season 's Champions League because Louis van Gaal 's side are 'some way off from gelling ' . Manchester United face stiff competition from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool to finish inside the top four - with just 10 Barclays Premier League games to go before the end of the season . The Red Devils go into their match against Tottenham with a two-point lead over fifth-placed Liverpool , however Henry insists United will miss out a top-four spot for the second year running . Thierry Henry believes Manchester United 's players are struggling to get to grips with Louis van Gaal . Henry believes former side Arsenal and Brendan Rodgers ' Liverpool will finish ahead of Manchester United . Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup on Monday as Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners at Old Trafford . United are currently fourth in the Premier League . Speaking exclusively to The Sun , Henry said : 'People keep telling me that this Manchester United team is about to click , . 'After 28 Premier League games , I 'm still waiting . And time is now running out for everything to fall into place for Louis van Gaal . 'This United side looks as though it is still some way off from gelling as the players seem to struggle with the tactics and system of playing . 'The problem is the Dutchman , although an excellent manager with a proven track record , does not seem to know his best team . 'At the start of this season , I had no doubt that United would finish in the top four and return to the Champions League . 'It now looks as though the four will be Chelsea , Manchester City , Arsenal and Liverpool . ' Manchester United will be hoping to bounce back from Monday 's FA Cup defeat by Arsenal and open up a five-point lead over Liverpool .
HenryThierry Henry has tipped Arsenal and Liverpool to finish ahead of United . Manchester United are currently fourth in the Premier League . Thierry Henry claims United 's players are yet to gel under Louis van Gaal .