Kenyon says victory vindicates Fergie’s decision not to retire

MANCHESTER United chief executive Peter Kenyon believes Alex Ferguson has been proved right in deciding not to retire, following the Old Trafford club’s eighth Premier League title success in 11 years.

The United manager reversed his decision to quit the game last season, but subsequently saw Arsenal claim the double.

However, 12 months on, the Gunners’ 3-2 home defeat by Leeds sent the trophy back to Lancashire, prompting Kenyon to say: “Why I am particularly pleased is that it vindicates the decision of Sir Alex Ferguson not to retire.