Real Madrid's Kaka: Man Utd weaker this season

Real Madrid ace Kaka insists England's big four are no longer the force they were.

He said: "The English teams have lost some important players while the top teams in Spain have kept hold of the top players and added some of the best in Europe."

"With the team Madrid now has, anything but becoming European champions is not good enough."

"Manchester United have lost some great players and are weaker than last season."

He says Chelsea will be a threat but admitted: "They do not play the most exciting football in Europe but play one of the most effective forms. As things stand with their current players and manager, Chelsea are the team to be most feared from England."

"I love to watch Arsenal and it would be nice to see that style of football rewarded with a trophy."

"Liverpool are never an easy team to play. I had some great battles with them when I was at Milan and they are a team which is suited to European football."