Ferguson: title race still open

THE Barclays Premier League title race is yet to become one run only by Manchester City and Manchester United, according to Old Trafford manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

The 70 year old refuted claims the title was destined to stay in Manchester this year.

But following a thrilling 4–3 win at Reading, after rivals City dropped points at home to Everton and Chelsea lost at West Ham, there were renewed claims that only United and City are in contention this time around.

Ferguson, who lambasted the defending from his side in a first half at the Madejski Stadium, reckons the title race is still wide open.

“I think the important thing for us is to take lessons from the mistakes we are making and find a solution, because we are going to need it."

The hard–fought win over a Reading side who few thought could cause the league leaders quite as many problems as they did means United sit three points clear of City ahead of next weekend's Manchester derby, with Chelsea now 10 points adrift of top spot.