Sir Bobby Charlton has taken his hat off to Sir Alex Ferguson for the job he has done with Manchester United this season.
A 20th English title looked way off the mark when the Red Devils were hammered 6-1 by crosstown rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in October but Ferguson has got the team back on track with a five-point lead at the top of the table which has delighted Charlton.
"So much credit has to go to Alex and his coaches for having United involved in the title race again this season.
"At the start of every campaign, you want to avoid injuries and suspensions, and United have had such incredible misfortune with injuries that it's really staggering to be in the position we're in.
"There's been so much said about Alex, especially this season with him passing his 25th anniversary, that it's hard to add anything new. He's just marvellous and the way he lifts everybody around him is incredible.""That (result) shocked everybody associated with the club and it's certainly something you hope will never happen again," said the United legend.
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