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Neville issues title warning

14 Oct 2008 - 13:37:32

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Captain Gary Neville has warned the rest of Manchester United's title rivals that confidence remains high at Old Trafford despite the champions' below-par start to the season.

The Red Devils are currently six points off the pace set by leaders Chelsea and Liverpool following a slow start to their title defence.

United lost 2-1 at Liverpool in September and dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the campaign.

But Neville still believes a third successive Premier League title remains in sight for Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

When asked if rivals Liverpool are serious challengers for their crown, he told MUTV: "I hope not, but we don't know yet, do we?

They've started well. They've had some good results - they beat us which was obviously disappointing and gave them some confidence - but it's a long season.

"We know the champions will come from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea or ourselves.

"It's a case of who puts the most consistent run together. If we win our game in hand, then we'll only be three points behind the leaders so we're still in contention."