Rio: The usual suspects will challenge United for the title - not Man City

14 August 2009 11:25
Rio Ferdinand expects the same old rivals to be challenging Manchester Unitedfor Premier League supremacy this term.[LNB]United launch their bid for a record fourth consecutive title - and a 19th overall - against Birmingham at Old Trafford on Sunday, knowing a place in the history books may await them.[LNB]But while Manchester City provide a new slant on proceedings through finance alone, Ferdinand feels the major challenge to United's dominance will come from Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.[LNB] Golden boy: Rio Ferdinand expects United to challenge on all fronts this season and is not worried by Manchester City's spending power[LNB]'You do assess your rivals - It has been the same teams over the last few seasons,' said Ferdinand.[LNB]  A City divided: United's new rivals are on the doorstepPICTURE SPECIAL: Lend us a tenner, Anderson? Manchester United ace leaves bank... with £1,000 in cashTevez has united Manchester City's dressing room, claims pal ZabaletaCLICK HERE to play MailOnline's new Fantasy Football game and win £50,000MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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