Ferguson kept the faith

United moved five points clear of title rivals Chelsea after the Stamford Bridge side drew 2-2 with Bolton.

After the fightback, Ferguson said: "I didn't think we did badly but they got two goals from two great strikes and in football that can happen."

Ferguson offered to give Sam Allardyce "two big kisses" after Manchester United were left on the brink of the Premiership title.

Allardyce's Bolton held champions Chelsea to a 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

A delighted Ferguson said: "I will be giving my old mate Big Sam a hug and a kiss when I see him, maybe two kisses."

Everton boss David Moyes feels the mistake from keeper Iain Turner for United's first goal turned the game in the visitors favour at Goodison Park.

The Blues were leading 2-0 when Turner failed to collect a high ball that let John O'Shea force the ball home.

Moyes said: "The keeper's error was a big turning point. We made it easy for them in the end, they got a slice of luck but it was down to that goal."