Manchester United may still be unbeaten after 12 league games, but drawing half of those games means that there are four points behind leaders Chelsea, who, although not in their best form, secured another three points at home to Fulham last night.
Manchester United do not quite look the real deal. They couldn't get the goal to win the game at Manchester City last night, though they did look threatening for much of the latter stages.
Manchester City, however, look way short of being true contenders for the title. They have already lost three games and are seven points behind Chelsea. Last night they offered little threat to United, and the playing of so many defensive-minded midfield players tells us either of their fear of their city rivals, or their lack of ambition.
Either way, the millions spent by Roberto Mancini have not created a team to challenge the true title apsirants at Chelsea, United and Arsenal. Surely a bit of attacking gusto for Manchester City could start to win games - though they might lose a few too - but the present style suggests a team that hopes to sneak into the top four rather than aim for the top spot.
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