Fergie speaking in March 2004

"The gap between ourselves and Arsenal and Chelsea has certainly closed on the pitch this season. But in terms of size of club they will never close it. That's impossible - whatever they do. How can a club ever be as big as Manchester United? Just look at the support we have around the world from here to Singapore. We have always had that advantage and we will always have it regardless of what Arsenal, Chelsea or anyone else does."