United face fight of their lives to stay in race, says Neville

GARY NEVILLE has admitted Manchester United already face the fight of their lives to stay in the championship race.

With four games gone, Alex Ferguson’s side trail reigning champions Arsenal and Chelsea by seven points. United had to settle for a home draw against Everton and have picked up only five points.

The club’s London rivals, in contrast, have hit the ground running by securing a maximum tally of 12. England defender Neville said: “we are seven points behind in the championship race after four games and that is all I am thinking about at the moment.