United will not be at best until after Christmas, says Fergie

CHAMPIONS Manchester United will not be at their Premiership best until after Christmas, according to Alex Ferguson.

United have made their best start to a season for 10 years after winning seven of their opening nine games and losing just one to lie second in the table behind Arsenal.

But Ferguson insists they will not peak until the last few months of the season as they seek a ninth premier league title in 12 years.