Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson says the Barclays Premier League is still the best domestic competition.A combination of Barcelona's comprehensive Champions League final victory over United last May, plus the unprecedented levels of spending by Real Madrid, have led some to claim La Liga has edged ahead of its English counterpart.
But Ferguson, whose side tackle newly-promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on Sunday, does not feel the argument is valid, with old rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal remaining at the forefront of the European game.
"Some people have said the power has gone back to Barcelona and Real Madrid. I don't know how they can say that. There is no evidence," said Ferguson.
"Over the years the Premier League has become the most competitive in Europe. I have no doubt in my mind about that.
"Barcelona deservedly won the European Cup last season but if you look over the last four or five years, the English teams have shared the real glory of Europe.
"I still feel the Premier League is the toughest in Europe."
Yet for once, there is an element of doubt over all the leading contenders, particularly with Manchester City's level of spending in the transfer market over the summer.
"I don't believe there is a doubt about the top four. Not in my mind," countered Ferguson.
"The top four is well established and have all the criteria; experience, quality, good stadia, good squads. That top four will still be hard to beat."
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