Boss: We Can Beat Both Rivals

Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed inferences that United will drop six points in the next two league games as "nonsense."

Fans of the Reds' rivals have been looking at the May fixtures with the hope, even belief, that the leaders will lose at Arsenal next Sunday and Chelsea at Old Trafford the following weekend. The boss bristled with indignation at this when asked on Sky Sports to assess the state of the title race following United's 1-0 win over Everton.

"The thing that puzzles me is that people keep saying we’ve still got to play Arsenal and Chelsea as if we’re going to lose them," said Sir Alex.

"Why can’t we win these games? Why should people say we can’t beat Chelsea at home or we can’t go to the Emirates and win like we’ve done previously?

"I said to the players today, ‘Forget all that nonsense, just win your games.’ That’s what we want to do. Win the games and we’ll be all right."

The Reds could now wrap up an English-record 19th league title in the next home match, against Chelsea, on Sunday 8 May. The character of his squad gives Sir Alex every confidence it could happen but nevertheless, there'll be no complacency in his corner.

"I think we have to keep our head down and not get carried away. There are only four games left and the way my players are going about their business and the effort they’re producing gives us an outstanding chance.

"I think there’s a winning attitude among all the players. They refuse to give in and they have a determination to do better."