Ferguson: Tense times

We are approaching the finishing line, so there is not a long time to go. But sometimes in title races, the end can seem like a lifetime away.

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Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that Manchester United's final six Premier League games will feel like 'a lifetime'.

The reigning champions are five points clear of nearest challengers Chelsea, with Arsenal one further back, as they look for their 10th top-flight title since 1992.

Ferguson, who has previously referred to this stage of the season as 'squeaky-bum time', has demanded that his players focus fully on their own fixtures and attempt to forget about their title rivals.

United's next test comes on Sunday when they travel to Middlesbrough, live on Sky Sports 1, while Arsenal are at home to Liverpool and Chelsea face Manchester City on Saturday.

And with only two more fixtures out of their remaining six at Old Trafford, the Scot knows his side will have to perform on their travels.

Nerves and shocks

He said: "The most important thing now is that we do our own job because we have come to the stage of the season where every game is as good as a league decider.

"We only have two home games left to play, with away games at Boro, Blackburn, Chelsea and Wigan, so we know we have to make sure our away form stays strong.

"We are approaching the finishing line, so there is not a long time to go. But sometimes in title races, the end can seem like a lifetime away.

"Nerves are going to play a part and there will be shocks, but we just have to stay consistent because the team that is most consistent will win the league."