. "Sometimes you fut coins have games where you just have to win. All the other teams drew their games, so we are in a good position now."
There are two schools of thought about this latest success, which re-established United s seven-point lead on Manchester City: One is that such good luck and defensive frailty cannot last forever. The other is if United emerge from a performance like that with their status enhanced, there is no chance of them being denied a record-extending 20th championship. Evidently, within the Old Trafford camp, the latter view holds sway, not that the title is being taken for granted.
"Winning games is important at this stage of the season," said Vidic. "But we have to forget what has gone and focus on the next games. Nothing is finished yet."