Last Wednesday, Arsenal were three points ahead of the Champions and also had a game in hand. It was therefore assumed that by today, Arsenal would be six points clear at the top.

Ahead of Arsenal's clash against Newcastle on Wednesday evening, Ferguson 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." I don't believe he could have predicted how quickly his words would come in to fruition, with Arsenal drawing with Newcastle and losing to Middlesbrough.

Arsenal stand just one point ahead now and have a tough test to come next weekend when they face Chelsea. Manchester United will play Liverpool on the same day, meaning Arsenal could see themselves third come Sunday evening, if results do not go their way.