Title race back on, admits Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson admits the Premier League title race is back on. Last weekend it seemed to be in the bag for United, who had opened up an eight-point lead with six games remaining over a Manchester City side imploding under Roberto Mancini.

But, by Thursday there had been a significant shift in fortunes thanks to Wigan’s shock win over United at the DW Stadium as the Blues were recording a comfortable victory over West Brom.

As City are in action first this weekend, United’s lead could be down to just two points by the time tomorrow’s encounter with Aston Villa kicks off. Ferguson concedes his team still has a fight.