United still the best, admits Mancini

ROBERTO MANCINI has admitted Manchester United still have the strongest squad in the Premier League despite the millions spent at Manchester City and has denied rumours he is ready to reach for the cheque book yet again on Wesley Sneijder.

City, with latest signing Sergio Aguero on the bench, threw away a two-goal lead to lose the Community Shield 3-2 against their bitter rivals and now start the Premier League on the back foot knowing they must improve to challenge for first place.

“I think United is the top squad in the Premier League. They are better than other teams, but no-one says we can’t win the title,” insisted Mancini.