Record to be proud of, says Giggs

MANCHESTER UNITED 2, CHELSEA 1
Ryan Giggs has admitted he never expected Manchester United to overhaul Liverpool's record of 18 league championships.

Just a single point from United's final two games against Blackburn and Blackpool is all they need, following yesterday's 2–1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford, to claim the 19th league title in the club's history.

It will be the 12th title of Giggs' career, having been part of all the squads that have finished top during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, a figure that will forcibly knock the Merseysiders from their perch.

"Fifteen or 20 years ago, you'd never have thought it," said Giggs.

"It's a great achievement by the team and the manager to haul back our biggest rivals over the 1970s, 80s and 90s.”

Only needing a draw to keep Chelsea at bay, United made the perfect start when Javier Hernandez opened their account after just 36 seconds.

Skipper Nemanja Vidic nodded home the hosts’ second midway through the opening period and although Frank Lampard pulled one back for Chelsea, they were unable to mount an effective comeback and could have been further adrift at the end.

The title has not been won yet, but the celebrations at the end, including Ferguson bowing to the Stretford End, left no-one in any doubt it will be.

"Knowing the players, they won't muck it up," said Ferguson. "They will get the point. There is no doubt about that."