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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Fergie puts his trust in Wigan


ALEX FERGUSON assessed Manchester United's title D-Day tomorrow and admitted: Wigan are our only hope.

The champions must put their trust in their North West neighbours doing them a huge favour and taking something at leaders Chelsea.

And if they do, there is a strong chance United could be back in power - providing they see off Stoke.
 
Perhaps Fergie read The Sun's historic Election Day front page on Thursday morning as he said all he and his team can do is hope.

Fergie is known for his allegiance to the Labour Party and will be praying tomorrow is a better day for the Reds than yesterday.

The United boss said: "All I know is we are in that situation where we hope, that's all we can do - hope. We have confidence Wigan will do their best and try.

"There's no question about that. We can do our job and it's pointless going expecting anything from Chelsea in our favour.

"In a way it helps us because we can express ourselves as we did last week against Sunderland.

"If it goes to the last game of the season as it's done five times here - yeah, so what? It's not a problem for us. You don't mind winning anything with the last kick."



United have an eye on Anelka


MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to nick Nicolas Anelka if his contract negotiations at Chelsea collapse.

The striker, 31, has only one year left on his Blues deal.

Talks are close to completion on a new two-year offer but United are ready to pounce if anything goes wrong.

Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson is a long-time admirer of the well-travelled hitman.

He first looked at signing Anelka when he went on loan to Liverpool in 2002 and almost swooped again before he left Bolton for Chelsea in an £18million deal in January 2008.

The United gaffer landed Dimitar Berbatov from Spurs but the £30.75m signing has been a flop.

Fergie wants Anelka to replace the Bulgarian and he could get his man for a bargain £8m fee.

United want someone to support Wayne Rooney up front. Roo has 34 goals this season but United's next best is Berbatov on 12.

Anelka was the Premiership's top scorer last season with 19 and has 13 goals so far this campaign.