Premier League is still the best, insists Ferguson

ALEX FERGUSON is adamant the Barclays Premier League is still the best domestic competition in the world as Manchester United begin their quest for a record fourth successive title tomorrow.

A combination of Barcelona’s comprehensive Champions League final victory over United last May, plus the unprecedented levels of spending by Real Madrid, have led some to claim La Liga has edged ahead of its English counterpart.

But Ferguson, whose side tackle newly-promoted Birmingham at Old Trafford tomorrow does not feel the argument is valid, with old rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal remaining at the forefront of the European game.