'I'm so proud,' says Roy

Roy Keane has spoken of his pride in Manchester United after their Premiership title victory.

He told www.manutd.com: “I’m absolutely delighted. I’m proud of all the team. I would like to thank Alex (Ferguson), Carlos (Quieroz), all the staff and all the supporters for their fantastic support this season. It’s been fantastic and I can’t believe it.”

Meanwhile, Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy said he celebrated Mark Viduka’s goal as if it was one of his own.

Van Nistelrooy’s hat-trick against Charlton at Old Trafford on Saturday took his season’s tally to 43.

But it was Viduka’s goal which sealed the Barclaycard Premiership title for Manchester United.

It earned Leeds a 3-2 win at Highbury yesterday and eased the Elland Road club clear of the relegation dog-fight.

“I watched the (Arsenal) game but it was really hard – so nerve-wracking and exciting. When Viduka scored I jumped up and down,” said van Nistelrooy.

“The five minutes of extra-time nearly killed me. I’m so overwhelmed. It’s unbelievable that we’ve won it.

“We’ve worked so hard and it’s a great feeling, especially after the bad position we were in. The way we won it is unbelievable.”

United defender Rio Ferdinand believes staying focused was the key for United.

He told Sky Sports News: “We just thought to ourselves ‘we will concentrate on our own game and make sure we keep plugging away ourselves and stay focused on our own performances. If they (Arsenal) slip up we will be there to take over’ – and that’s what happened.”

Manager Ferguson quickly turned his thoughts to next season, and the Champions League.

United have been European champions twice, but Ferguson told Sky Sports 1: “Now we have to get the big one again. Winning it twice is not enough.

“We are not far away, believe me. Everyone was excited by the Real Madrid adventure. We want it again.

“It has become as important as anything you can think of in football.”