The fat lady has sung and few people would bet against us retaining the Premier League title and here are five reasons why...
1. Record against big clubs
Fergie's prophecy that it would be the games against the Big Four that would decide the title has proved correct. In the five
games we've played against our leading competitors we've won four and drawn one - the best record from any of the top four
clubs.
2. Strength in depth
This is strongest squad we've ever seen at United and the fringe players have risen to the fore when they've been needed.
Whereas in previous seasons there was always a doubt if the team sheet featured more than three squad players some of our
best results this term have been by our second string - not least the FA Cup win over Arsenal.
3. Summer signings
Despite winning the league last season, Ferguson spent a fortune in the summer to strengthen the team with some of Europe's
most sought after young talent including Tevez, Anderson and Nani - and all have played their part in this season's success.
4. That boy Ronaldo
No one expected him to score so many goals last season, not even Fergie. But Ronaldo's rise has been even more phenomenal and
the manager won't be betting on him not reaching 40 goals for the season - and all from midfield.
5. Inconsistent challengers
Arsenal's challenge came early before their young team tired and Chelsea's came late until the pressure got to their
beleaguered manager. It was supposed to be the closest title race in years but, while United have maintained their
consistency throughout the season, others have simply fallen away and the title could be won with games to play.
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