Fergie: Chelsea the biggest threat

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United come face to face with the biggest obstacle to their quest to reclaim domestic superiority this season when they take on Chelsea in Sunday’s Community Shield.

Although Manchester City have once again been England’s biggest spenders this summer, Liverpool have kept hold of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard and Tottenham are buoyed by a favourable Champions League qualifying draw, Ferguson is adamant last season’s double winners are the team to beat.