carlyluvsunited
01-02-2008, 11:04 PM
Fergie expects duo to push for title
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester United may have to go through the
rest of the season unbeaten if they are to retain the title.
The Scots' side certainly have the momentum and face Tottenham on Saturday at
White Hart Lane having won nine of their last 10 league games.
Despite that great run, United are clear of Arsenal only on goal difference while
Chelsea lie just four points adrift.
With 14 matches left, Ferguson said: "I have to look at where the dangers are
and say to myself will they go through the season undefeated as Chelsea and
Arsenal have done in the past.
"I am taking nothing for granted. We may have to. It is getting very tight now."
Mischievously, however, Ferguson claims he could do with a helping hand in his
bid to keep Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and Chelsea's Avram Grant at a safe
distance.
That's why the Old Trafford boss has one eye on the African Nations Cup in
Ghana.
He admits he would love to see a final between the host nation and the Ivory
Coast, so that key players from their title rivals are prevented from making a
quick return.
Arsenal pair Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue are away with the Ivory Coast as
are Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou.
Grant is also missing Michael Essien as he is helping Ghana's cause. Ferguson
said: "It is my wish the Ivory Coast and Ghana make the final and keep the
players occupied.
"Avram Grant and Arsene Wenger know fine well what I am hoping for. You have
to be selfish in a case like this.
"Can you get a replay in the final of the African Nations Cup? That would be
good!"
Meanwhile Ferguson expects an open game at White Hart Lane. "There are
usually goals there, so goodness knows what will happen.
"There is a wind of change at Tottenham - you saw that last Sunday.
"It looks as though Juande Ramos has changed certain things, including diet.
"That is something I noted when I came here and he is absolutely right in what
he is doing." www.teamtalk.com
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Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Manchester United may have to go through the
rest of the season unbeaten if they are to retain the title.
The Scots' side certainly have the momentum and face Tottenham on Saturday at
White Hart Lane having won nine of their last 10 league games.
Despite that great run, United are clear of Arsenal only on goal difference while
Chelsea lie just four points adrift.
With 14 matches left, Ferguson said: "I have to look at where the dangers are
and say to myself will they go through the season undefeated as Chelsea and
Arsenal have done in the past.
"I am taking nothing for granted. We may have to. It is getting very tight now."
Mischievously, however, Ferguson claims he could do with a helping hand in his
bid to keep Arsenal's Arsene Wenger and Chelsea's Avram Grant at a safe
distance.
That's why the Old Trafford boss has one eye on the African Nations Cup in
Ghana.
He admits he would love to see a final between the host nation and the Ivory
Coast, so that key players from their title rivals are prevented from making a
quick return.
Arsenal pair Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue are away with the Ivory Coast as
are Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou.
Grant is also missing Michael Essien as he is helping Ghana's cause. Ferguson
said: "It is my wish the Ivory Coast and Ghana make the final and keep the
players occupied.
"Avram Grant and Arsene Wenger know fine well what I am hoping for. You have
to be selfish in a case like this.
"Can you get a replay in the final of the African Nations Cup? That would be
good!"
Meanwhile Ferguson expects an open game at White Hart Lane. "There are
usually goals there, so goodness knows what will happen.
"There is a wind of change at Tottenham - you saw that last Sunday.
"It looks as though Juande Ramos has changed certain things, including diet.
"That is something I noted when I came here and he is absolutely right in what
he is doing." www.teamtalk.com
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