Fulham boss Chris Coleman has tipped United for the
title if the Reds can maintain the form they showed in their
opening fixture at Old Trafford.
According to Coleman, United "steamrollered" the Cottagers in
Sunday's 5-1 win, instigated by a whirlwind start to the match that
saw Sir Alex Ferguson's side go 4-0 up in the opening 19
minutes.
Fulham, who had an appalling away record last season, produced a
performance that is unlikely to prove United's most testing
challenge this term. But United still needed to exploit the
opportunity, which was at times absent last season.
"When United hit that form, you could be looking at the new
champions," Coleman told Sky Sports. "They were devastating at
times and, to be fair to our lads, we couldn't get anywhere near
them.
"They steamrollered us. We couldn't get the ball and when we did
get it we gave it back too easily," he added.
Coleman acknowledged that United's start to the match was the key
to the victory.
"We got a lesson today," he added. "On that type of form, United
are going to beat anybody. If they keep that up, I don't see
anybody to touch them in possession. Offensively they were
absolutely devastating and we couldn't live with them."
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