Fergie hails record-breakers

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Van der Sar surpassed Petr Cech's record of 1,025 minutes without conceding a goal for Chelsea during the 2004-2005 campaign. And the Red Devils also set a new record of 11 successive clean sheets, overtaking the tally set by the Blues during the same season four years ago.

Ferguson said: "The defensive record is a fantastic performance and it is down to the experience we have gathered together in the back four."

He added: "Even though we've had to make changes in the last few weeks because of injuries, they have all applied themselves very well.

"Edwin Van der Sar, who has achieved everything in the game, is as delighted as when he saved that penalty kick in Moscow during the Champions League final.

"He was over the moon in the dressing room and that tells you his desire. He has still got that ambitious streak and wants to win all the time."

Ferguson was also pleased that his star studded attack also delivered goal-power with Cristiano Ronaldo (2), Dimitar Berbatov and Carlos Tevez amongst the scorers as they moved three points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table.

He said: "The form has come good at a good time. March and April are the crucial months but it is good to get our show on the road.

"We saw a ruthless streak that has maybe not been there this season. We hoped it was going to come. We expected it to come become of the standard of forwards we have.

"It was the first indication that it was there. For the first 10 minutes West Brom did very well and gave us a bit of defending to do and we were quite resolute at that stage of the game. But once we got the ball in their half of the field, we always looked dangerous."