Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says he is certain his team will win the Premier League title next Saturday after beating rivals Chelsea.
Goals by Javier Hernandez and Nemanja Vidic earned United a 2-1 win which means they need a only point at Blackburn to seal a record 19th title.
"Knowing the players they won't muck it up," said Ferguson. "They will get a point there's no doubt about that.
"It's fantastic to be the most successful team in the country."
If as expected United seal the title it will be their 12th league success since Ferguson joined from Aberdeen in 1986 but he remains in no doubt as to the importance of his first title triumph in 1992.
Giggs salutes Man Utd fighting spirit"The minute we won that first title in 1992 the door opened, and we've been involved in the first two all throughout that period - it's a fantastic achievement," he added.
"For the last 17 or 18 years it's been Arsenal and Chelsea as our nearest challengers, and the last few years it's been Chelsea. Arsenal made a great attempt this year but them losing [at Stoke] has finalised it.
"It took time to get the foundations of the club right and after we got the first title we improved, improved and improved."
Ferguson's side had plenty of chances in the first half to make the winning margin more handsome before Frank Lampard got a goal back for Chelsea in the 68th minute.
"We do it all the time. We could have scored about six in the second half. You expect a tough game against Chelsea and we got that," added the Scot.
"We got a great start. It was a good team performance. When we gave the ball away for their goal the fans helped us by playing their part. Credit to the players because they deserved it."
However while Ferguson believes the title is all-but won, midfielder Ryan Giggs, who is also set to win his 12th league title, said there was no room for complacency in their final two league fixtures against Blackburn and Blackpool.
"Both of those teams are fighting for their lives. We have to go to Ewood Park next week to try to finish it off as early as possible," said the 37-year-old.
Meanwhile Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who faces an uncertain future after ending the season trophyless, conceded that his side had been beaten by the better team on the day.
"In the first minute we lost it [the game]," he said. "We started so bad, it was difficult after that to come back and win.
Poor first half cost Chelsea - Ancelotti"The second half was better [for us] but in general United played better and deserved to win. We took a lot of time to clear our heads [after their first goal] because we didn't want to start the game by conceding goal.
"United were really strong so it was difficult to come back.
"It is not a disappointment because when one team plays better than you, you have to accept it. They were better than us and in the season as well. Now they are comfortable to win the title and they deserve it.
"My future? I think we have to wait two weeks. It is not a long time. I hope [I am at Chelsea next season] but it is not my decision."
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