Manchester: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed he fully expected Manchester City to begin the new campaign in an impressive fashion.
Roberto Mancini's side are currently joint top with the Red Devils on 19 points, and have been tipped by many to push the champions all the way for the Premier League crown.
Ferguson was full of praise for City's record buy Sergio Aguero, and revealed he always thought his local rivals would start the season in such a formidable fashion.
"I've said all along that would happen," Ferguson told Inside United.
"They are a good team and they were always going to be there or thereabouts."
"Sergio Aguero was bound to do well, coming into the Premier League, because he is such a goal threat around the penalty box. David Silva is also a very good player."
"We just have to make sure we are ready for City when we meet them."
Ferguson also conceded the derby matches have grown in importance since City began investing heavily in world stars following Sheikh Mansour's takeover in 2008.
He added: "All derbies are big now, that is the nature of the landscape."
"The impetus City now have - they have a huge squad of players and the financial power to attract some of the best footballers in the world - actually changes the focus of the derby these days."
"The talking point isn't so much the actual game but the dynamics of how Manchester City have changed football and what we do to compete with that."
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