Rio urges United to tighten up

Rio Ferdinand has demanded Manchester United sort their defensive problems out before they start to eat away at their season.

Though United’s 4-3 victory over Newcastle allowed them to open up a massive seven-point lead on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, conceding another three goals at Old Trafford on St Stephen’s Day drew more anxious words from Alex Ferguson.

Incredibly, the Red Devils have now conceded 28 goals this season, only five fewer than QPR who arelanguishing at the foot of the table.