Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Arsenal have a fantastic opportunity of winning the Premiership title after watching his side slip to a 2-1 against West Ham whilst Arsenal won 4-1 at Goodison Park. However, Sir Alex feels there is plenty still to play for.

Sir Alex said: "I always feel if you reach New Year on top you have a massive chance. We still have a great chance but obviously it was disappointing to lose the way we did.

"It's a great team we've got and we just have to galvanise ourselves and get the reply you always look for after a bad performance.

"We need to go on a long run now because we are coming to the crucial part of the season. In many ways the season starts mushrooming.

"There are league games, Champions League football and FA Cup ties. It's a congested fixture list and you have to respond and play football properly."