Ferguson: Squad is stronger than in ’99

Alex Ferguson is convinced Manchester United have a stronger squad now than their 1999 Treble-winning campaign.

Twelve points clear in the Premier League title race and following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid, United are still on course to repeat that historic feat.

Monday offers a chance to clinch a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. And such is the strength of Ferguson’s squad, United could field a completely different side to the one that started against the Spanish champions. That fact alone leads the Red Devils chief to conclude he has more options at his disposal than he did 14 years ago.