Late dramas ‘a United trait’

Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United’s capacity to come up with late moments of drama is woven into the fabric of the club’s history.

Although there was no comeback involved at Ewood Park on Monday, United needed three superb saves from David de Gea, a well-timed Rio Ferdinand block and two goals in the final 10 minutes to claim victory at Blackburn.

The result extended United’s lead over Manchester City to five points and continued a brilliant recent run that has brought them 31 points from a possible 33.