We’ll never give in — Ferguson

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes the dramatic 2-1 stoppage–time win at Norwich City showed his side are ready to fight to the death for the league title.

The Canaries battled back from falling behind to an early goal by Paul Scholes with a late equaliser from Grant Holt.

But the Red Devils surged forward in the closing stages at Carrow Road to eventually take all three points when Ryan Giggs stabbed home Ashley Young’s cross deep into added time to cap a memorable end to his 900th appearance.

The win moved United back to within just two points of leaders Manchester City, who beat Blackburn Rovers 3–0 on Saturday.

Ferguson said: “I am sure this result will have an impact (on the season). Everyone knows we never give in, no matter who plays us. They know they will have to play right to the death.”

He added: “Norwich had more promise about them. I thought we were lethargic, too casual on the ball. Then when we lost the goal, we played brilliantly. That tells you something about the temperament — they do not get nervous and started to up their game, so that augers well for us.”

Ferguson hailed the impact of veteran duo Giggs and Scholes.

He said: “Given the career Ryan has had, to score the winning goal with the last kick of the game, I think he deserved that. He and Scholes are the best players this club has ever had.”

Giggs (38) admitted it was a “real honour” to mark his 900th game with the winner. “It doesn’t get any better,” said the Welshman. We have been in good form recently, gone to some tough places over last three or four weeks and got some great performances. This was more about the result than the performance.”