Ferguson wary of Chelsea
29 Feb 2008 - 08:12:25
Sir Alex Ferguson insists Chelsea remain credible challengers to Manchester United's ambition of retaining their Premier League crown.
United and leaders Arsenal are locked in a tight battle at the top of the table, but with Avram Grant's side just six points behind the Old Trafford club and with a game in hand, Ferguson is wary of the challenge they pose.
"The number of points Chelsea are behind Arsenal is not insurmountable because in this Premier League points can be dropped," Ferguson told the League Managers' Association official website.
"The fact that they have got us and Arsenal at home, and their home record is so good, you would have to think they have still got a big chance in the Premier League."
However, Ferguson believes Chelsea are perhaps slightly more focused on winning the Champions League rather than the domestic title.
"The Champions League, which I think is what they are really after given (owner AS Roman) Abramovich's contribution to Chelsea's rise in the last few years, is within their grasp too," he continued.
"I think they have got the easiest draw of the English teams and have got the best chance of qualifying out of the English teams given the opponents they are up against."
