Sir Alex Ferguson Expects Arsenal To Challenge For Premier League Title

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is expecting Arsenal to be a stronger side this season and to make a serious challenge for the title.
The Gunners finished last season in fourth place in the Premier League, some 18 points behind the Red Devils.
Furthermore, Arsene Wenger’s side have since lost Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure, which has led many to speculate that Manchester City could overhaul the Gunners this year.
However, Ferguson insists that, providing the club can steer clear of injuries, they will enjoy a strong season at the top of the table.
“If Arsenal keep clear of injuries, they'll be up there challenging,” the Scot told the News of the World.
“Cesc Fabregas has been the architect of that team for the last three or four years.
“I think they'll be stronger than last season.”
The Gunners certainly face a tricky start to the season and have a difficult opening game away to David Moyes’ Everton.
Wenger’s men then play Portsmouth at home, before taking on both Manchester United and Manchester City away.
Yet, before the Gunners make the trip to Manchester, they also have a crucial Champions League qualifying double-header against Celtic, two games which could go a long way to defining their season.