NEVILLE - TITLE RACE HOTTING UP
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Neville - no room for complacency
Gary Neville believes the 2009/10 Premier League title race could be the most competitive in years.
The veteran defender has helped Manchester United take the crown in each of the last three seasons, but their grip on the trophy could be slipping.
Chelsea lead the way from United heading into Christmas, with Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham still well in the hunt.
Neville feels the increased competition in the English top flight is a positive sign and is adamant United and Chelsea will not be allowed to pull clear.
"I've been saying all along that it's not a two-horse race - it can change so quickly," said the experienced full-back.
"We've dropped points, Chelsea have dropped points, and it can close up at the top very quickly."
He added: "I think the Premier League is getting stronger, with teams like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Villa spending a lot of money.
"But it's always been the case that all teams can beat one another in England."
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if united does not retain the title this season, can look back at this defensive crisis as the turning point of united's season.
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if united does not retain the title this season, can look back at this defensive crisis as the turning point of united's season. - yeah.
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It will still be between Chelsea, Utd and Arsenal... Villa will pull away soon, Spurs too and City would only be capable of fighting for 4th.
So it would be Chelsea, Utd and Arsenal fighting for the title...
City, Spurs, and Villa for the last Champions League spot
Fulham, Liverpool for Europa place.
Hull, Wolves and bolton for relegation battle
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The veteran defender has helped Manchester United take the crown in each of the last three seasons, but their grip on the trophy could be slipping.
Since when sia? Neville is such a lousy player and i've never seen him play as much for the past few seasons due to injuries and suspensions.
But i've to agree that the Premier League is getting stronger with more teams representing BPL competing in UEFA Champions League, Europa League. However, Villa is looking really strong, City and Spurs still performing roller-coaster.
My prediction will be:
Top 3: United, Chelsea. Arsenal
4th: Liverpool
Europa League: Spurs, Villa, Fulham and Everton
Relegation: Wolves, Hull and Stoke