Evra: We will take trophies over plaudits

Patrice Evra accepts Manchester United will never get true recognition for their achievements because so many critics want them to fail.

United are closing in on a record 20th league title which they can secure tonight following Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham yesterday. Victory against Aston Villa at Old Trafford will also set them up for a four-match run-in where maximum points would allow them to overhaul Chelsea’s record Premier League total of 95 points.

Yet it seems destined to be a championship collected with caveats. For few think this is one of Alex Ferguson’s best teams, let alone the finest since the Premier League’s inception in 1992.