By David Lee Wheatley
Standing in the Hall of Fame?
Through the various eras of Alex Ferguson's reign as Manchester United manager there's been many great players under his leadership, leading to many questioning just how good the current crop really are.
To say that the players aren't good enough to be classed as worthy champions would be a grossly unfair assessment of a team comfortably in control of the Premier League ahead of illustrious rivals such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea.
Despite the odd setback, including a home loss in the recent derby with Manchester City, we've seen a largely consistent and efficient side sweeping most opponents aside in their quest for the league title.
There's no doubt that United are missing an icon a la Cantona, Keane or Beckham, but they still possess an array of talent within their ranks and to simply dismiss this season's league leaders as ordinary would be well wide of the mark.
A side boasting superbly talented individuals such as Robin van Persie, Michael Carrick, Nemanja Vidic, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck, Nani and even the ageing Giggs, Scholes and Ferdinand, cannot be simply discounted from the list of great sides Ferguson has put together over the years.
It's a team that were unfortunate not to knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League and having been better than all those around them up to this late stage of the league campaign, they must be classed as a top side.
I can understand the need for another leader in the engine room, or an iconic forward with magic in his feet up front, but there's no doubting the quality within the United ranks in my opinion.
If the Red Devils triumph over Aston Villa this evening, it will deliver the Premier League crown to Old Trafford once again and there'll be very few United fans even remotely concerned at the perceived lack of superstar names on their team-sheet, as they celebrate regaining the league title from arch-rivals Manchester City.
It's been a tough time for those connected with United since losing their grip on the league crown to their nearest and dearest; it'd be a hugely significant response to the doubters should they complete their pursuit of the championship tonight.
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