Fergie starts mind games

Sir Alex Ferguson has turned the clock back as he has started the mind games between himself and rival Arsene Wenger. The Man Utd and Arsenal boss had a series of mind game battles years ago, and Ferguson believes that Arsenal "will slip up".

The Gunners are unbeaten in their 14 league games so far this season and hold a three point advantage over United with a game in hand, and travel to Newcastle United in midweek.

Fergie said: "Arsenal are playing well, but it's a long season and they know that, too. They will drop points, there's no doubt about that.

"We'd like to be three points better off. If we hadn't lost to Bolton then we would have been in a great position."

Arsene Wenger is sure to respond in a less than impressed manner after hearing Ferguson's recent comments.