Manchester United may not have strengthened the squad over the summer, but the younger members of the team have an extra year's experience on their backs and they remain the team to beat.

United followed up back-to-back Premier League titles by claiming the UEFA Champions League trophy for the second time in Ferguson's illustrious tenure with a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over domestic rivals Chelsea in Moscow.

Since that rainy night in the Russian capital, there has been plenty for the tabloids to speculate upon regarding the club's future, but in truth very little has happened at Old Trafford during the summer, apart from the arrival of Bulgarian hitman Dimitar Berbatov.

The only significant departure has been that of Queiroz, and the will-he, won't-he, who cares? saga of Ronaldo finally appears to have reached a resolution, with the winger saying he will stay for at least one more season.

All in all, there is no reason why United can't defend their two titles, despite history being against them, as Ferguson does have a squad which is increasing in maturity and authority.

Several players are coming towards their peak, and the younger members of the squad now have a wealth of experience, making United the team to beat once again.

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