Ferguson: Luck was with us

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admitted his team were fortunate to play most of their 2-0 win over QPR against 10 men as they tightened their grip on a fifth title in six years.

Rangers had Shaun Derry sent off after just 13 minutes for a challenge on Ashley Young despite the United winger being in an offside position and there appearing to be minimal contact.

Wayne Rooney scored from the resulting penalty and Paul Scholes added a second midway through the second period as United clocked up an eighth consecutive victory.