Patience a virtue for Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson praised his players after they regained their place at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson praised his players after they regained their place at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Wayne Rooney’s 23rd goal of the season, equalling a career best, broke Portsmouth’s resistance in the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford.

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