Giggs does the business again

SIR Alex Ferguson admitted to feeling a sense of relief after Ryan Giggs' goal enabled Manchester United to finish off QPR and stay on course for the Barclays Premier League title.

Rafael's wonderful first-half drive and Giggs' strike 10 minutes from time helped United to a 2-0 win at the bottom club.

United remain 12 points clear at the top after Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Chelsea yesterday, but Ferguson was happy with his side’s latest win, which pushes the team closer to a 20th title.

"It was a scrappy game at times and the pitch was lively. I thought we played much better in the second half. Ryan's goal, with 11 or 12 minutes to go, killed the game."

The only negative on Saturday was an injury to talisman Robin van Persie.

The Netherlands striker, whose 19 Premier League goals is as many as QPR have scored altogether this season, had to be replaced late in the first half with a bruised hip after he collided with a camera.