Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that his ‘noisy neighbours’ Manchester City are a rising threat.
He warned fellow title contenders Chelsea and Arsenal that Roberto Mancini's City and Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspurs will be vying for the Premier League title next season.
The Manchester United gaffer believes that City have learnt from their mistake of not qualifying for next season's Champions League and being armed with limitless funds they will push this season's top three sides all the way.
Speaking to Daily Mail Ferguson said: "They will be a lot stronger this time.
"With the experience of last year behind them they'll be better equipped to go for the title because they will spend big money again.
"Winning the title is going to be more difficult for anybody.
"This time it's been ourselves and Chelsea and Arsenal for a period, but I think we can all hear the horses' hooves galloping closer.
Ferguson lamented on his side's failure to retain the title for the fourth consecutive season but claimed it was neither necessary for wholesale changes nor possible in the current transfer market.
"In addition to City, I'm expecting Tottenham to be in the mix as well. I suppose the neutrals will welcome a situation where the competition is spread further as being good for the game.
"Of course I'm disappointed we didn't quite get there this season, but that doesn't mean we'll be making wholesale changes.
"I believe we are well placed to make another challenge next season. We have brought in some young players over the past couple of seasons and they're going to be a lot better this time. We also have tremendous experience in the side.
"I'd like to make a couple of signings, but the market is very narrow. There will be a few clubs trying the buy the same players and we all can't get what we want."
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