Season Preview: Manchester United fans expecting another silver salvo
Manchester United celebrate their title win in May 2011 Manchester United fans reckon the Red empire will strike back this season after the Blues historic title win in May.
Sir Alex Fergusons men pushed City all the way but eventually lost out on goal difference on that dramatic final day.
But, boosted by a couple of exciting summer arrivals and Fergies fiery resolve, supporters are confident they can secure a 20th league title and prove the United dynastys resilience once again.
Almost two thirds of fans responding to a survey on manchestereveningnews.co.uk believe United will finish top.
And although he is well into his 71st year, 72 per cent of fans believe Fergie is still at the peak of his unrivalled powers.
Ferguson prides himself on fending off pretenders to Uniteds domestic dominance.
When he first arrived at Old Trafford, he memorably set out to knock Liverpool off their perch.
The Anfield side have been flapping around the Europa League places for a while now and United have beaten their league titles mark job done.
Next to challenge were Arsenal, along with numerous heated exchanges between Fergie and Arsene Wenger as well as that tunnel clash between Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane.
Arsenal havent won any silverware since 2005, in which time United have landed four league titles, three League Cups and a Champions League.
With the Gunners spiked, mega-bucks Chelsea threatened to dominate completely under Jose Mourinho when they won two successive league titles in 2004/05 and 2005/06.
Again United hit back as Chelsea struggled for consistency in the post-Mourinho era.
Fergies latest challenge comes from City, whose owner Sheikh Mansour has poured over 1bn into the Eastlands club.
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L ast season City fans finally saw a return on that investment but United fans believe Uniteds stock will soon soar again, with 63 per cent backing the Reds to regain top spot in the Premier League.
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That view is backed up by an encouraging summer in the transfer market.
It is no secret that midfield is the main area of concern for United the fact that Paul Scholes came out of retirement at the age of 37 to rejoin 38-year-old Ryan Giggs tells its own story.
But new recruits Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell have improved fans outlook.
Over 50 per cent describe the summer shopping effort as average and over 20 per cent good, with only a minority considering it poor. Hopes are clearly high for former Borussia Dortmund playmaker Kagawa.
The majority of fans voting rated the Japan international as a nine out of 10 in terms of ability, with only Paul Scholes and Antonio Valencia as highly regarded in the midfield ranks.
Looking at the broader squad, there is no surprise to see Wayne Rooney is seen as the Reds key man for the new campaign, closely followed by Kagawa.
Rooney plundered 34 goals last season and, although he didnt enjoy a great Euro tournament, there are very few better when it comes to the Premier League.
Whoever carries the fight for United, fans believe the title race will once again be run between Manchesters big two.
Over two-thirds of supporters regard City as their closest rival! s. Let t he games begin.
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Sir Alex Fergusons men pushed City all the way but eventually lost out on goal difference on that dramatic final day.
But, boosted by a couple of exciting summer arrivals and Fergies fiery resolve, supporters are confident they can secure a 20th league title and prove the United dynastys resilience once again.
Almost two thirds of fans responding to a survey on manchestereveningnews.co.uk believe United will finish top.
And although he is well into his 71st year, 72 per cent of fans believe Fergie is still at the peak of his unrivalled powers.
Ferguson prides himself on fending off pretenders to Uniteds domestic dominance.
When he first arrived at Old Trafford, he memorably set out to knock Liverpool off their perch.
The Anfield side have been flapping around the Europa League places for a while now and United have beaten their league titles mark job done.
Next to challenge were Arsenal, along with numerous heated exchanges between Fergie and Arsene Wenger as well as that tunnel clash between Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane.
Arsenal havent won any silverware since 2005, in which time United have landed four league titles, three League Cups and a Champions League.
With the Gunners spiked, mega-bucks Chelsea threatened to dominate completely under Jose Mourinho when they won two successive league titles in 2004/05 and 2005/06.
Again United hit back as Chelsea struggled for consistency in the post-Mourinho era.
Fergies latest challenge comes from City, whose owner Sheikh Mansour has poured over 1bn into the Eastlands club.
!
L ast season City fans finally saw a return on that investment but United fans believe Uniteds stock will soon soar again, with 63 per cent backing the Reds to regain top spot in the Premier League.
Season Preview: David de Gea set to make a net gain
Season Preview: Manchester United are fully charged
That view is backed up by an encouraging summer in the transfer market.
It is no secret that midfield is the main area of concern for United the fact that Paul Scholes came out of retirement at the age of 37 to rejoin 38-year-old Ryan Giggs tells its own story.
But new recruits Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell have improved fans outlook.
Over 50 per cent describe the summer shopping effort as average and over 20 per cent good, with only a minority considering it poor. Hopes are clearly high for former Borussia Dortmund playmaker Kagawa.
The majority of fans voting rated the Japan international as a nine out of 10 in terms of ability, with only Paul Scholes and Antonio Valencia as highly regarded in the midfield ranks.
Looking at the broader squad, there is no surprise to see Wayne Rooney is seen as the Reds key man for the new campaign, closely followed by Kagawa.
Rooney plundered 34 goals last season and, although he didnt enjoy a great Euro tournament, there are very few better when it comes to the Premier League.
Whoever carries the fight for United, fans believe the title race will once again be run between Manchesters big two.
Over two-thirds of supporters regard City as their closest rival! s. Let t he games begin.
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