O'Shea sets more goals for United

JOHN O'SHEA has admitted Manchester United's poor goalscoring record is the major factor behind their failure to reclaim the Premiership crown.

After Saturday's disappointing goalless draw with Blackburn, even Alex Ferguson was forced to admit it was time to "forget about Chelsea" and concentrate on the battle with Arsenal to finish runners-up and claim the second automatic Champions League slot.

The Gunners seem to have recovered from their mid-season slump, recording six wins in seven Premiership outings since the 4-2 home defeat to United in February and scrambled above the Red Devils on goal difference.