Fergie: Record 19th title would drive United on

ALEX FERGUSON has confirmed a record 19th league title would be an important step in the history of Manchester United.

Ferguson is confident victory over Chelsea tomorrow will ensure his side finish top, even though they would require a further point from the final two games against Blackburn and Blackpool to complete the task. If they manage it, United would then overtake Liverpool as the most successful team in English club football.

As the score stood at 18-7 to the Merseysiders when Ferguson won the first of his championships in 1993, the Scot could allow himself a moment of satisfaction.