Ferguson: We must keep going

Sir Alex Ferguson says he trusts his Manchester United players to produce in "a big few weeks."

Manchester United 5-0 Portsmouth

Sir Alex Ferguson

"We had a lot of pressure and possession of the ball but we were patient enough. That's important when teams come and sit in the way they did here today. Portsmouth were there to make it difficult but we got the goal just before half-time. We were a bit fortunate with the second one. Nani beat his man and was trying to play a cross across the box. It got a deflection and went past James and into the net. It was fortunate but nonetheless you have to take them. That opened the game for us in the second half. We went looking for goals and managed to get three more, the one from Berbatov was brilliant."

Van der Sar: Experience is key

Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes Manchester United have the awareness that separates them from the rest.

Ferguson: Rooney the key

Sir Alex Ferguson felt Wayne Rooney was the key protagonist in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Arsenal.

Sir Alex Ferguson

"That was a great performance by us. I'm very pleased. It's at this time of year that you need to kick on. Wednesday's performance galvanised us again and the players showed today they're sharp. We made lots of chances. The run-in is always a difficult period. We've handled it in the past and I trust the players to handle it again. We need Chelsea to drop points but Arsenal aren't out of it yet. I hope Arsenal go to Stamford Bridge and batter them next Sunday."

Biggest Test Yet

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson regards this weekend's fixture against Arsenal ranks as the toughest this season.

Biggest Test Yet

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson regards this weekend's fixture against Arsenal ranks as the toughest this season.

United confirm Smalling deal

Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Fulham defender Chris Smalling.

Hodgson sad to lose 'diamond' Smalling

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has revealed his disappointment at losing defender Chris Smalling.

News in Brief - Weds 27th Jan

A review of the news from around the grounds of each Barclays Premier League club.

Smalling agrees United switch

Promising Fulham defender Chris Smalling has agreed to join Manchester United in time for the 2010/11 season.

Evans: Fear of failure fires United

Jonny Evans says the fear of failure will drive Manchester United towards greater success.

Sir Alex Ferguson

"Without doubt those four goals were the highlight for me. He [Wayne Rooney] has been wanting to develop himself as a scorer and there were some terrific finishes today."

O'Shea out for the season

Manchester United's John O'Shea is expected to miss the rest of the season with a leg injury.

Ferguson still believes

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United can still reach the Carling Cup final.

Lampard wins special honour

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has scooped the Football Writers' Association's Tribute award.

Sir Alex Ferguson

"We could have been embarrassed. We had a number of opportunities to punish them in the final third but there was a bit of nervousness and anxiety about our game. You need a goal to open teams up in matches like that."

Light at End of Tunnel

Sir Alex Ferguson knows there is some relief for his Manchester United squad as he starts to welcome back some familiar faces. (5:04)

Light at End of Tunnel

Sir Alex Ferguson knows there is some relief for his Manchester United squad as he starts to welcome back some familiar faces. (5:04)