Neville predicts tightest title race ever - but has no sympathy for Chelsea

22 December 2009 11:40
Gary Neville reckons this is the most open Barclays Premier League title race in history and that Manchester United are by no means out of the running to retain their crown - despite having lost FIVE games already this year.[LNB]The England international, however, refuses to have sympathy for anumber of Premier League clubs who will lose some of their biggestplayers throughout next month when the Africa Cup of Nations kicks-off- especially rivals Chelsea.[LNB]Last weekend's 3-0 defeat at Craven Cottage to Fulham saw Sir Alex Ferguson's side slip four points adrift of Carlo Ancelotti's league leaders.[LNB]But the Blues failed to pull away in the title race after they were held to a 1-1 draw at basement boys West Ham and Neville insists the lack of consistency at the top has made it the most competitive championship challenge ever.[LNB] In the running: Despite Manchester United's fifth defeat of the season at Fulham, Gary Neville believes Sir Alex Ferguson's side can still retain the Premier League[LNB]'I've been saying all along that it's not a two-horse race - it can change so quickly,' said the Manchester United skipper, 34.[LNB] The great Premier League mystery: Does anyone REALLY want to win the title?Fergie rules out January spree for new defenders despite recent woesBallack backs starlet Sturridge to come good in the absence of DrogbaMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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