Fergie: Trick Worked

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits his comments about Bolton Wanderers players celebrating last Monday were all part of his famous mind games.

The Trotters held Chelsea 1-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as United clinched the Premiership title with victory at Wigan and Fergie told MUTV: "I had a little nibble at them to keep their mind alert.

Evra Report Due

Manchester United are set to submit today a report over their players' clash with Chelsea groundstaff.

The Daily Mail says United are adamant their allegations of racism by Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell towards their defender Patrice Evra at Stamford Bridge 12 days ago should be fully investigated, providing a tense backdrop to Sunday's title climax.

Vidic Fit for Wigan

Nemanja Vidic will be fit for Manchester United's title decider at Wigan Athletic on Sunday.

The Serbia defender missed Saturday's 4-1 demolition of West Ham and the European win over Barcelona 10 days ago because of concussion caused by Didier Drogba's knee in his face at Stamford Bridge.

Carrick House Battles

Manchester United star Michael Carrick is forcing Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes and his family onto the streets!

The Daily Mail says Hughes has decided to sell his £6million Cheshire mansion following a massive planning row with the Manchester United midfielder.

Real: Ronny Will Come

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is convinced they will eventually sign Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I need to be realistic," Schuster declared. "I know that Manchester United do not want to sell him at the moment because right now he is the best player in the world.

"He has already proved he is better than Kaka, because the Brazilian has not had a good season with Milan.

Rooney Rushed Back

Manchester United may rush back Wayne Rooney for Sunday�s Premiership title decider at Wigan.

The Manchester Evening News says Rooney's break to get him fit for the Champions League final in Moscow could now be shelved with United facing a final-day bid for the title.

Brown: Best Season Ever

Manchester United defender Wes Brown admits this season has been his best for the club.

He said: "This is one of my best seasons. I have played every week when in other years I have been in and out of the side. It is great to be doing that and hopefully I can keep the run going. Two more wins would bring two trophies so that would be brilliant.

Carrick: No Barca Fear

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick feels confident of success against Barcelona in the second-leg of their Champions League semifinal.

"We looked very solid as a team and put in a very good performance defensively," he told MUTV. "In a perfect world we would like to score, but it's not to be. It's not the end of the world, a draw's not a bad result for us.

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