United won’t get any bonus from Bruce, declares Grant

AVRAM GRANT is confident that Chelsea’s hopes won’t fall foul of Alex Ferguson’s extensive old boys network after ensuring the Premier League title remains unresolved going into the final round of matches.

With a far superior goal difference, Manchester United need only match the London club’s result at home to Bolton Wanderers when they travel to Wigan Athletic, managed by former Old Trafford defender Steve Bruce.

Grant insists that any insinuation that Bruce will ensure that the already safe Latics allow their visitors an easy ride to a 10th Premier League title in 16 seasons on Sunday is grossly unfair, stating: ‘‘I’m a positive and optimistic person.