Rio Ferdinand is relishing the title run-in with Man Utd in a three-way fight alongside Arsenal and Chelsea.
England skipper ready for title battle
Rio Ferdinand is relishing the title run-in with Manchester United in a three-way fight alongside Arsenal and Chelsea.
The Red Devils, looking for an unprecedented fourth league title in succession, are in pole position after the weekend's win over Liverpool.
United are now two points clear of second placed Arsenal - both of whom have seven games left to play.
Chelsea back in third have a game in hand, but they lie four points off Sir Alex Ferguson's side and Ferdinand is relishing what is one of the closest title battles in memory.
"This is probably the best title run-in for years," said the England captain.
"There are three teams in it, which makes it fantastic for the fans and the neutrals to watch.
"But we just want to finish on top. That is what we are aiming to do.
"The maths are easy, we have seven games left. If we win every one, we win the title.
"It is not going to be easy and it could go to the last game.
"But we believe in ourselves. If we keep playing to our present level we can do it."
Ferdinand hailed United's performance as they came from behind to beat old rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
"We worked hard as a team and did what the manager asked. It got us the result," said Ferdinand.
"We have been defending very well of late so to concede a goal after five minutes in such a big game was disappointing.
"But we got ourselves back together and took control of the game.
"The way we came back, picked ourselves up and went at Liverpool speaks volumes for the talent we have in our squad."
