By Ryan Benson
31 May 2011 22:48:00
UEFA Champions League final : Wayne Rooney – Patrice Evra, Barcelona v Manchester United
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has insisted that Chelsea will again pose the biggest threat to his side next season, after pipping the Blues to the title.
Following a season of inconsistency for all the big clubs in England, United eventually won the Premier League nine points ahead of second-placed Chelsea, while neighbours Manchester City finishing in third, one place ahead of Arsenal.
The Blues are set for a summer of rebuilding after a disappointing year that uncovered many frailties, whilst City will continue to spend and United boss Sir Alex ferguson has claimed he will sign at least three players this summer.
Despite that Rooney still believes Chelsea pose United’s biggest threat.
“Chelsea will be our main rivals for the league next season,” he told talkSPORT. “They are so strong and powerful and ended the season so well.”
“Chelsea, Manchester City, Spurs, Liverpool and Arsenal will all be fighting for top four,” he said.
“It makes it even more intense. It wouldn’t surprise you if any of those teams finished in the top two.
“The teams in the lower half have improved. Going away from home was so difficult this season.”