We have it all to prove, says under-fire Rio

RIO FERDINAND has admitted Manchester United enter the new campaign with plenty to prove after finishing last season empty-handed.

United finished last season without any silverware for only the fourth time since they began their phenomenal trophy-winning run under Alex Ferguson in 1990.

And, with champions Chelsea strengthening a squad which finished 18 points in front of United in May, prospects of an immediate about-turn in fortunes look bleak.