Fergie defends United medics over Hargreaves claims

Alex Ferguson has backed Manchester United’s “brilliant” medical staff after Owen Hargreaves hit out at the treatment he received during four injury-plagued seasons at Old Trafford.

Hargreaves, who made an outstanding goalscoring debut for rivals Manchester City on Wednesday night, claimed he felt like a “guinea pig” as he was given several injections which he believes actually hindered his recovery.