Fergie eyes on the prize

Forget all the talk of records, Alex Ferguson would be satisfied if Manchester United won the title with a deflection off someone’s backside.

Speaking to a US radio station earlier this week, Ferguson suggested United’s target for the remaining nine games was to match the Premier League points record of 95, amassed by Chelsea under Jose Mourinho in 2005.

With a 15-point lead over nearest challengers Manchester City, it seemed prudent of Ferguson to find additional challenges beyond merely lifting a record 20th title.