Sir Alex Ferguson: How Man United can beat Man City and Arsenal to the title this season

Sir Alex Ferguson believes anyone could win the title

SIR ALEX FERGUSON claims Manchester United can win the title - this year!

 

Louis van Gaal's side have struggled for consistency after his summer overhaul.

Going into the last weekend of matches they led the league but were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates.

The Gunners tore through them with three goals inside 20 minutes to leave the Dutchman shell-shocked.

 

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United are still third, just two points off the top, and Sir Alex believes if the new signings can settle in by Christmas they have a chance of challenging.

United spent big in the summer with Memphis Depay, Morgan Schneiderlin and Anthony Martial help take Van Gaal's spending towards £300million for his tenure.

Martial has hit the floor running after his move from Monaco but others, including Depay and Matteo Darmian have struggled with the rigours of the Premier League.

He said: "[Louis Van Gaal has] certainly made a lot of changes and he's bought [six] new players this year and, I think, five or six new players the year before.

"That takes time and it's not easy. Coming to Manchester United, you do need time. In my time, there was maybe Dwight Yorke who gave an immediate response - he was fantastic from day one.

"They are not always like that. He was an exception. It normally takes some time, particularly if they come from abroad, to settle in."

He added: "It's that kind of league, anyone can win it now. Leicester are the most consistent - they've only lost one game.

"If we get to New Year up near the top, we'll have a good chance."