Old hand Ferdinand puts party season on hold until spring

RIO FERDINAND insists there has been “no singing and dancing” at Manchester United, even though they are top of the Premier League.

Having clambered above Arsenal and Manchester City courtesy of Monday’s win over the Gunners, while retaining a precious game in hand, United are now obvious favourites to claim a record 19th league championship.

Victory at Chelsea tomorrow really would generate a feeling that Alex Ferguson’s men had one hand on the trophy.