Ferguson fires first at third-rate Gunners

ALEX FERGUSON heads to Highbury for the powderkeg clash with Arsenal insisting Chelsea and Manchester United are the Premiership’s current form teams.

"At the moment, Arsenal are not in the form of Manchester United and Chelsea," he stated. "But that could change overnight because there is no doubt they have plenty of quality. Overall, when I look around Europe, I don't think there are three stronger sides than Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United."

It is five seasons since United last emerged victorious from a trip to Highbury, although with four wins from their last five meetings, Ferguson is confident in his players' ability to rise to the challenge.