Sir Alex Ferguson breaks media silence

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has broken his media silence to state that he believes Arsenal have "rearranged the pecking order." United play the Gunners in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Ferguson, who has not spoken to the media since his team lost 3-1 to Liverpool, believes Arsene Wenger's side have restored the rivalry between the two teams.

Ferguson said: "Last season they faded around the February to March period to leave Chelsea and ourselves in a two-horse race that saw us pipped at the post by a point. I think most pundits expected to see something similar this season, plus a challenge from Spurs and Manchester City to make it even more difficult for Arsenal to get back up to the top. But Arsene Wenger and his players have rearranged the pecking order somewhat to come storming through to lie in second place."

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