Ferguson: Giving up is out of the question

ALEX FERGUSON has vowed Manchester United have the spirit and pedigree to defy the odds and rob Arsenal of the Premiership crown for the second season in succession.

The Red Devils, who stunned the Gunners as they came from behind to clinch the title last year, trail their London rivals by nine points after a disastrous week.

The 1-1 draws at home to Leeds and at Fulham have persuaded the bookies to slash Arsenal's title odds to 1-14 on and lengthen United's odds to 15-2.