Ferguson: Experience will be key

ALEX FERGUSON believes experience could become the decisive factor in deciding the title race this season after watching Manchester United overcome Hull City to close the gap on leaders Chelsea to just two points.

United were indebted to Wayne Rooney, who scored the opening goal and also created both others in an inspired display from the England forward. His only blip was conceding possession in the build-up to Hull’s equalising penalty. Rooney has taken his tally for the season to 14 and is well on course to beat his personal best of 23 in a campaign and Ferguson said: “Let’s hope he does it. He’s certainly got the talent to do that.

“If he stays playing the way he did today, with his penetration, then he is a real threat.