Rio: win has shut a few people up

UNDER-FIRE Rio Ferdinand claims Manchester United have ‘shut a few mouths’ with their victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

United's 1-0 triumph not only breathed new fire into the title race but also partially helped lift the gloom which has descended on the club recently.

Ferguson might not care to admit it, but the criticism being heaped on his side after soulless performances at Middlesbrough and Lille was as intense as United have suffered since the Scot's glory days began in 1990.