Fergie - We won't win the lot

United boss keeping realistic about prospects for season

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Fergie - We won't win the lot

Ferguson: Keeping realistic

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes winning four more trophies this season is not a 'realistic' target.

The Red Devils are currently playing catch-up in the defence of their Premier League title and are also in contention for more silverware.

Derby County await in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup, Inter Milan are last 16 opponents in the UEFA Champions League and United start out in the FA Cup against Southampton next weekend.

United have already scooped the Club World Cup this month, but Ferguson is not getting carried away by dreams of a further four trophies this season.

No chance

"To win one major trophy is unusual but nice all the time," said Ferguson in the Daily Star.

"But there is no chance of winning all four competitions we are left in this season. It is appetising and we will have that opportunity if we are still in them all come March and April, but it is not realistic.

"I won't be making any ridiculous statements about winning the lot.

"We would have to be very lucky in terms of everyone still being fit and we have got a job to do in the league.

"Our start has been very difficult. Every game we have had after a European match has been away from home. And when we came back from Japan we were away again at Stoke on Boxing Day.

"We have also had away games against all the top sides.

"So our start has been satisfactory, but not perfect at the moment. We are in a very competitive league, but we still have a good chance of keeping our title."