Manchester United veteran
Ryan Giggs insists big-spending
Manchester City are no major
threat.
Giggs believes the disappointment of relinquishing the title and
the emergence of young talent will inspire a stronger challenge
next term. Although he anticipates increased competition for the
four Champions League places, the 36-year-old thinks City have
still to discover the consistency required to advance under
Roberto Mancini.
"Until we play them I don't take any notice of what City are
doing, like any other team really," said Giggs, who has extended
his Old Trafford contract until the end of this coming season. "If
they get a run together, if they get the consistency, they'll be a
force, and no one knows if they're going to do that.
"It's a similar scenario to last season really. They've got so
many talented players that, if they gel as a team, they'll be a
force. If they don't then obviously it could be a frustrating
season for them and they'll probably get a little bit of stick.
But, if they gel as a team, like they proved in games last year,
they can beat anyone."
Giggs also agreed that City's owners view a top‑four finish as a
minimum return for their investment.
"I think with the players they've acquired over the last two
years, that is probably the case."