Manchester United could be involved in a classic Premier League title race which goes all the way to the last game of the season, according to Sir Alex Ferguson.
The Red Devils' manager is looking to win a record 19th league title for his side and saw United open a gap over Chelsea on a weekend where they beat Liverpool and their West London rivals could only draw against Blackburn.
As a result, the two sides who have been in a ding-dong battle at the top of the Premier League next season are now separated by four points, while Arsenal are now in second place and two points behind United. Furthermore, the Champions League betting odds now make United second favourites to win that competition.
The Gunners are believed to have the easiest run-in of all the Premier League title contenders, while United and Chelsea still have to clash at Old Trafford in April.
Ferguson identified his defence as one area that gives him optimism that United could win a fourth successive Premier League crown.
"We have a very experienced back four and a very experienced goalkeeper. That gives us a real outstanding chance," said the Scot.
"There are seven difficult matches - but we have all got difficult matches. No-one is going away. We are all knocking on doors. If you look at the run-ins for the teams, it could very well go to the wire."
Owen Hargreaves could come back into contention for United's run-in after the England midfielder made his comeback in a reserve game against Burnley last week after 18 months out through injury.
Hargreaves will be hoping to prove his fitness ahead of this year's World Cup.
England are currently third favourites in the World Cup 2010 betting and manager Fabio Capello has said he will only pick fully fit players to maximise England's chances in the tournament.
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