Sir Alex Ferguson insisted today Manchester United "won't fall into any traps" after claiming that Guus Hiddink had tried to unsettle the Premier League leaders by saying Chelsea can win the title.

The Blues boss spelt out his belief yesterday that his team can overhaul United in the table even though they are seven points behind the champions who have a game in hand.

But Ferguson is sure his team can take the pressure and said: "You hope to disturb your opponents and I have done it myself because you hope to get nearer. But we won't take anything lightly and we play Newcastle tomorrow knowing that they are fighting for survival and that it won't be easy.

"It will be nip and tuck for all teams in the division, so we will not be falling into any traps."

United are unbeaten in the League since losing 2-1 at Arsenal in November but Ferguson dismissed the idea that the title race was over.

The manager said: "We have lost Leagues in March and April before and we have also won them by going on fantastic runs. I think we will drop points before the end of the season but I also believe others will, too."