Forget Europe and wrap up title, says Fergie

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Victory for Manchester United away to neighbours Manchester City at lunchtime on Saturday and a failure by Chelsea to win at Arsenal on Sunday would see Ferguson wrap up his ninth Premiership title with two games to spare.

Scroll down for more

Title push: Sir Alex Ferguson

Even if Chelsea rally after their own European exit and win at the Emirates Stadium, United can take the title by winning at City and avoiding defeat at Stamford Bridge when the top two meet on Wednesday.

Ferguson said: "I don't know if Chelsea can win at Arsenal but I think the best way for us to approach it is not to rely on anyone to help us.

"That's the wrong attitude. We've got to concentrate on winning against City.

"Last year City took a physical approach and the referee didn't do anything about it.

"What we have to do this time is play our football and not get embroiled in any physical contest.

"It's a big test, as derby games are never easy but hopefully we can navigate it and that will give us a big chance."

Wednesday's defeat in Milan ended United's hopes of repeating their 1999 Treble and denied Ferguson a shot at winning the Champions League for a second time, but the Double is still on, with United facing Chelsea in the FA Cup Final at Wembley on May 19.

Ferguson added: "At the end of the campaign you hope you come out with some silverware and I've always said if you win one trophy you should be delighted."