Ferguson writes off Arsenal

The Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson has insisted that Arsenal are out of the charge for the Premiership. Fergie also believes it is going to be difficult for Arsenal against Liverpool three games in a row.

The United boss said: "It is going to be so difficult for Arsenal to have to play three big matches against Liverpool in such a short space of time. It will definitely take a lot out of them.

"I plan to fly back after our game in Rome and watch that first Champions League game at the Emirates.

"It will be fascinating to see how those teams go at each other.

"Arsenal have been a bit unlucky to have fallen back in the title race. They were unfortunate with injuries to three key midfield men in Diaby, Rosicky and Denilson.

"That would stretch any team's resources."