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We will beat Arsenal and Chelsea - Ferguson

ESPN staff
April 23, 2011
Javier Hernandez was Manchester United's hero against Everton © PA Photos
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Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United will beat Arsenal and Chelsea and wrap up the Premier League title before the final game of the season.

United stretched their lead to nine points with a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton in Saturday's lunchtime fixture, although Chelsea closed the gap back to six with a win against West Ham later in the day.

With four games to go, United are within sight of a record 19th league title and, despite the fact his team have to travel to the Emirates and host Chelsea, Ferguson is upbeat on his team's chances of success.

''The thing that puzzles me is they (the media) keep saying Arsenal and Chelsea have got to play us still, like we're going to lose them...why shouldn't we win those games?'' he told Sky Sports. ''As I said to the players, forget all that nonsense. Just try to win your games and you'll be all right, keep your heads and don't get carried away.

''There're only four games left and the way they are going about their business gives them an outstanding chance (of success).''

Ferguson also reserved praise for match-winner Javier Hernandez, who continues to excel in his first year in England.

''We didn't expect that (level of performance),'' said Ferguson. ''We thought a year of introducing him to the club and adapting to English football and strengthening him up. He's done all those things already. He comes in every day at nine and he's the last to leave, this boy is very dedicated.''

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