Sir Alex: Premiership Boring? You're Having A Laugh!

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan struck a nerve when he recently stated that "this league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring, but great leagues in the world" as a result of the dominance of the so-called 'Big Four'. Ferguson, however, is of a completely different opinion, countering that a Premiership monopoly - or even oligarchy - has become practically impossible to sustain in this day and age. "Domination in the Premier League is very difficult and it's not a word that will be used again," insisted Sir Alex, whose club are on the cusp of their tenth title since the league was launched in 1992. "People have been saying for some time now that the Premier League is the best football championship in Europe, if not the world. "This season's championship race simply underlines the point. "It's so dramatic, so cutthroat, exciting, skilful and fast - and it is going right to the finishing line." Defending champions Manchester United will retain their Premier League crown if they beat Wigan Athletic on the final day of the season, but anything less than three points at the JJB will very likely see the title being pipped at the death by a resurgent Chelsea. "As we've seen this season, winning the title is very difficult," added the United boss. "If us and Chelsea win our final game I will be very happy, because our goal difference is so much better than theirs. "It would be impossible to make the Premier League any more attractive than it is, which is why more than 200 countries take our top matches on television," Fergie continued. "I'm told the figure was 230 when we played Arsenal recently. To be honest, I didn't think I knew there were that many countries in the world. "Essentially, it's the way we play the game that makes it so attractive, and I also believe the increasingly competitive nature of the league is a big factor too. "There just isn't a 'dead cert' outcome when it comes to predicting results. "Some people say the big clubs with their cash are squeezing the others into becoming also-rans, but I don't see it. There has been a definite tightening up in the Premier League. "Yes, it's now a two-horse race on the home straight between us and Chelsea. "But Arsenal were right up there until recently and Liverpool were always a threat, while several other sides were close to breaking into the leading group at one point. "Everton and Aston Villa have narrowed the gap on the so-called top four this season. "The days of the long, two-horse race for the title have gone. In fact, there are a number of teams in the division who have had a vital say in the destination of the title. "Bolton took three points off us this season and Derby gave us a fright at their place. "Middlesbrough have also taken points off Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as a couple off us. "So there are no easy games and who knows what's going to happen in the remaining fixtures?"