CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?

Last updated : 19 August 2002 By Editor

‘CRISIS? What crisis? For all the talk of the roof caving in at Old Trafford, I take Manchester United to recapture their Premiership title and regain control of English football.

They suffered a shock defeat away to Hungarian minnows Zalaegerszeg in midweek but will beat them by five at home.

Roy Keane may have gone on the attack over team-mates wanting Rolexes, fast cars and mansions more than the championship or the Champions League, but these boys have had all the trappings of success for years.

Sir Alex Ferguson too, has had a go at his title rivals and his own men before the season proper has even started. But he is just trying to rev up his troops for the battle ahead, and he will succeed.

Why? Because United lost nine games last year, which was highly unusual for them. Bet you they won't lose more than five this time around.’