Chelsea are our only rivals for the title, claims Manchester United winger Nani

23 December 2010 00:24
Making the running: United winger Nani[LNB]Manchester United winger Nani insists the Barclays Premier League title race is between Sir Alex Ferguson's side and Chelsea.[LNB] The Portugal star has ruled Arsenal and Manchester City out of the running. United are top at Christmas despite not playing their best football this season.[LNB] Nani, 24, said: 'I no longer see anybody winning the Premier Leagueoutside of Manchester United or Chelsea. Hopefully it will be United.'[LNB] The winger has enjoyed a productive year at Old Trafford, finally shining in the absence of compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.[LNB] He said: 'It is easier for me to stand out now that CristianoRonaldo has left. He is a fantastic player who got all the at tent ionand deservedly so. I loved playing alongside him and we got on well.[LNB] 'But it is also true that when he left it freed up space for otherplayers to shine. I saw an opportunity to demonstrate my qualities andto show the people here what I can do.[LNB]'Sir Alex Ferguson explained to me the importance of defending well andsaid I'd end up being more dangerous in attack as a result. It is thetruth.[LNB] 'I know I can become a better player and my aim now is to get on the list of nominees for next year's Ballon d'Or - the world player of the year prize.' [LNB] Guardiola is our Fergie! Barca charm offensive to keep Pep from ChelseaGlazer family will sell Man United, admits Old Trafford director Edelson[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani Places: Portugal

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