Ferguson quick to quell his two Red rebels

ALEX FERGUSON might be closing in on yet another Premier League title, but the Manchester United manager was forced on to the defensive last night after public displays of rebellion from Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tevez, who has grown increasingly frustrated at failing to secure a regular starting place in Ferguson’s plans, indicated in a tabloid newspaper interview yesterday that he will leave Old Trafford when his two-year loan expires in the summer.

The South American marked only his 17th league start of the campaign by scoring in the 2-0 derby win over Manchester City.