Source: Daily_Mail
Ferguson predicts two-horse race for title between Man United and Chelsea
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League will turn into a two-horse race as usual this season.[LNB]The Manchester United manager admits the first half of the season has been more competitive than in recent years and would not be surprised if the Big Four's monopoly of the Champions League places is challenged.[LNB] Battle: United's Darren Fletcher chases Chelsea's Frank Lampard[LNB]But come May he clearly believes United and Chelsea, currently five points clear, will be battling for the big prize. [LNB]Ferguson, who has won 11 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies in his 23 years at Old Trafford, said: 'I had a feeling about there being a change last season.[LNB]Going for glory: Sir Alex Ferguson[LNB]'The top teams are losing games and more points than ever through the early part of the season. [LNB]'That gives rise to the hope that it could be a very competitive league. But my experience tells me that two teams break away towards the last part of the season.' [LNB]Ferguson, however, is unsure who might snatch the fourth Champions League slot.[LNB] 'I could toss a coin and that could be my best chance of deciding who could break into the top four out of Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester City with all the money they have.[LNB]'That's a difficult competition in itself and any one of them is capable of doing that.'[LNB] I have to win Premier League or I will have failed, admits Liverpool's BenitezFerguson's two-match touchline ban will not faze Man United, says VidicVIDEO SPECIAL: Liverpool boys on film as Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard star in comedy ripping 'drunk' Sir Alex Ferguson and 'rat' Gary NevilleMANCHESTER UNITED FC
