A survey of 15 of the 20 top-flight bosses by Premier League and League Managers' Association sponsors Barclays revealed 80% of them backed United to become champions for a record-breaking 19th time.
Only 7% of managers questioned felt second placed Arsenal would overhaul United, whom they trail by five points with a game in hand, and the same proportion backed Chelsea to complete a sensational comeback to close the nine-point gap - again with a game in hand - to Ferguson's side.
The majority of managers also dismissed the notion the competitiveness of the Premier League this season was down to a reduction in quality. Sixty per cent cited greater strength in depth as the biggest factor and only 7% believed it was the result of falling standards at top clubs.
Only 7% of managers questioned felt second placed Arsenal would overhaul United, whom they trail by five points with a game in hand, and the same proportion backed Chelsea to complete a sensational comeback to close the nine-point gap - again with a game in hand - to Ferguson's side.
The majority of managers also dismissed the notion the competitiveness of the Premier League this season was down to a reduction in quality. Sixty per cent cited greater strength in depth as the biggest factor and only 7% believed it was the result of falling standards at top clubs.
