Fergie hails battling United

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was full of praise for his side after they gritted out a 1-0 win over Bolton on Saturday to move five points clear at the Barclays Premier League summit.

Dimitar Berbatov’s goal two minutes from time – 12 minutes after the dismissal of United defender Jonny Evans – proved decisive at Old Trafford as the Red Devils capitalised on Arsenal dropping two points in a 2-2 draw at West Brom.