Will Man Utd "Do A Newcastle"?

Last updated : 11 December 2006 By Footy Mad - Editor
... watching them slip 18 points adrift of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

You don't need me remind you of how Sir Alex Ferguson's side cut back a 13-point gap to claim the crown and pip Newcastle back in 1996. But I think he is very naive to even suggest his side can do it to Manchester United.

Wenger: "If you ask me whether I would prefer Manchester United to win the title, or Chelsea to win it, my answer is simple - I would prefer Arsenal to win it.

"It looks a bit difficult and United will need to drop points, but we have a young side and it takes time to achieve consistency."