Optimistic United chief Sir Alex Ferguson believes Arsenal's seemingly unstoppable title challenge could yet falter.
The Gunners currently top the Premiership table, four points clear of second-placed Liverpool and five clear of United.
But the fiery Scot still harbours hope of a table-topping finish for his troops.
He said: "Maybe Arsenal are due a little blip with the few games they've not yet played in the league.
"Robert Pires is out for the rest of the season and they've got a discipline problem at times, so you never know what might happen.
"It's only really Arsenal who haven't had a blip. They've kept their consistency quite well, whereas we had a terrible blip earlier on in the season.
"Liverpool had a few blips along the way, so have Chelsea and Newcastle, while Leeds haven't really gone on this season."
Ferguson is well aware United must beat Arsene Wenger's men when they clash at Old Trafford next month.
"We're hoping that Arsenal can draw a game and Liverpool can draw a game," he added.
"Then in the last week of the season we've got Arsenal coming here, which we need to win to stand a chance."
I LOVE FERGIE !! HE NEVER GIVE UP!!
The Gunners currently top the Premiership table, four points clear of second-placed Liverpool and five clear of United.
But the fiery Scot still harbours hope of a table-topping finish for his troops.
He said: "Maybe Arsenal are due a little blip with the few games they've not yet played in the league.
"Robert Pires is out for the rest of the season and they've got a discipline problem at times, so you never know what might happen.
"It's only really Arsenal who haven't had a blip. They've kept their consistency quite well, whereas we had a terrible blip earlier on in the season.
"Liverpool had a few blips along the way, so have Chelsea and Newcastle, while Leeds haven't really gone on this season."
Ferguson is well aware United must beat Arsene Wenger's men when they clash at Old Trafford next month.
"We're hoping that Arsenal can draw a game and Liverpool can draw a game," he added.
"Then in the last week of the season we've got Arsenal coming here, which we need to win to stand a chance."
I LOVE FERGIE !! HE NEVER GIVE UP!!