LITTLE SAM TALKS BIG

Last updated : 10 September 2004 By Editor

Sam Allardyce thinks that United's title hopes are already fading fast following the Reds slow start to the season. The man with the biggest head this side of Joe Royle's said:

"You are talking about Arsenal losing three games.

"And how many games are Arsenal going to lose? It's become a daunting task
for United.

"When you are on a run like Arsenal are, the whole club doesn't expect to get
beaten anymore."

And on Bolton's good start to the season he went on.

"Keeping an unchanged team has been hugely important,"

"When I look at the team we want to start the season with, I always want the one with the most Premiership experience.

"This summer, for the first time since we got promoted four years ago, I felt that no matter who came in, it was unlikely they were going to get into my opening starting line-up.

"That means the players know what is needed. There are no surprises and we
are not frightened by anyone, including Manchester United."