Chelsea are not better than us, says Fergie

ALEX FERGUSON insists Manchester United are Chelsea’s equals.

Although the Red Devils kept the title race alive longer than many pundits expected thanks to their 11-game winning run at the back end of the season, a chastening 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in April appeared to put them firmly in their place.

Ferguson’s side eventually finished eight points adrift of Jose Mourinho’s side but with no new signings yet at Old Trafford and Ruud van Nistelrooy’s future uncertain, there is no great optimism among United fans about the chances of closing the deficit next season, particularly as Chelsea have already strengthened.