Ferguson shrugs off Wenger award jibes

ALEX FERGUSON has dismissed Arsene Wenger’s claims Manchester United players would not be dominating the PFA award nominations if the votes were being cast now.

United boast five of the six contenders, including favourite Nemanja Vidic and current holder Cristiano Ronaldo, who is attempting to become the first player to win the prestigious award for a third successive season.

Steven Gerrard is the only non-Red Devil, which could prove somewhat embarrassing for the PFA if either Liverpool or more notably Chelsea, go on to lift the major prizes this season.