Ferdinand: United have momentum for another title assault

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A run of six straight Barclays Premier League wins has taken United two points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Five goals at West Brom on Tuesday was a further sign of United's well-being, and United tackle Everton tomorrow - knowing they can take a major step towards a title hat-trick, given their two closest rivals meet at Anfield on Sunday.

Ferdinand said: "We need to consolidate now and try to keep the momentum going to get more points on the board.

"If we continue to do that, in the manner of the last few games, we have got a great chance of picking up some silverware."

Ferdinand's return from a back injury was a major boost to United - with Patrice Evra not far behind, the France full-back in line for a comeback after a foot injury picked up against Chelsea.

Like Ferdinand, Evra has been part of a settled squad that has dominated at home and abroad for the past 12 months.

Experience is one of the reasons Ferdinand believes United will have the edge.

"It is there, and maybe that is the edge we have got on the other teams," he added.

"It is not everything, because you need that momentum - but we love playing in big games."

Ferdinand would like United to win the title by a huge margin but thinks it will go down to the wire.

"Everyone would tell you they would rather win it by 10 or 20 points, but it doesn't work like that," he said.

Once again, Ferguson is likely to make changes for the visit of Everton - with Paul Scholes among those set to be introduced and Ryan Giggs likely to stand down after another outstanding performance in midweek.