Ferguson signs off with Wenger jibe

ALEX FERGUSON walked off the Premiership stage with a familiar piece of silverware tucked under his arm — and delivered a final swipe at Arsene Wenger.

While his players have to a man pinpointed the 6-2 win at Newcastle last month as the moment when the title race turned decisively in their favour, the impact of Ferguson’s assault on Arsenal’s ‘over-confidence’ as the championship battle reached its latter stages can hardly be overstated.

With the heat firmly applied, the Gunners’ wilted, finally returning to the form in the final two games when it was far too late, but giving a semblance of credence to Wenger’s statement that his team are still the best in England.