Smith: United still the team everyone wants to beat

Chelsea and Arsenal may be the front two in the Barclays Premiership title race but Alan Smith reckons Manchester United remain the team other clubs want to beat the most.

Smith is hoping to shrug off an ankle injury in time for Tuesday’s Highbury showdown as United look to maintain their own pursuit of runaway leaders Chelsea while at the same time virtually end the Gunners’ hopes of retaining their crown.