Villas-Boas: No Moyes Drama

Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed talk of turmoil at Manchester United, claiming the drama he endured as Chelsea manager was much greater.

After taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer, David Moyes has come under intense scrutiny, with the defending champions registering just 14 points from their opening nine Premier League fixtures.

United's recent upturn has seen them win two and draw one in their last three but the Red Devils are still languishing in eighth.

However Villas-Boas, who felt similar pressures when he took charge of Chelsea in 2011, insists his 257-day reign at Stamford Bridge eclipses Moyes' present concerns.

"For the champions of England to sit in their position I don't think there has been a lot of drama, to be fair," he said.

"I was involved in another club before and there was much more drama surrounding my results than Man United's results."

United suffered defeat at the hands of Manchester City, Liverpool and West Brom early in the campaign, but Tottenham manager Villas-Boas expects Moyes will soon be snapping at his heels.

"Manchester United have played most of their difficult fixtures, so things are looking a bit more positive. They'll get back eventually," the Portuguese manager added.

"They look to be coming back strong and achieving the results they need. I would suppose they would join, eventually, the rest of the teams.

"The distance is nothing for the Premier League so at the end of the season I would say they will be there competing for that first place."