Ferguson confident over Rooney

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The Scot refused to comment on rumours that Rooney is suffering a hernia problem that could rule him out of the showpiece after he didn't feature in the 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday but Ferguson did suggest the England forward could be involved in eight days' time.

"Wayne is improving all the time," said Ferguson. "He was with us today, but we felt it was just too early. We will do our best to get him fit for next week."

The demolition of West Ham at Old Trafford means United will be champions if they beat Wigan next Sunday and they will be all but certain of winning it sooner than that if Chelsea do not get something at Newcastle on Monday.

And while Ferguson is urging caution, he also exudes the air of a man who believes a 10th Premier League crown will be his.

"We have not won anything yet, but we hope we can win the league next week," said Ferguson.

"There was a bit of nervousness in our play at times, but we killed the game in the second half to continue what has been a fantastic season so far."

Ferguson had nothing but praise for Cristiano Ronaldo, whose first-half double took him to 40 for the season and left him just one adrift of Alan Shearer's 31-goal Premier League record.

"How many players could score that many?" reflected the United boss.

"He is improving all the time. He always wants the ball, which takes a lot of courage, and don't forget, while he played up front today, he has spent 90% of the season on the wing."