Manchester United's rapid rise up the Premier League has not taken Rio Ferdinand by surprise. It is just a calendar month since United appeared incapable of sustaining a title challenge and major questions were being asked of the quality in Sir Alex Ferguson's squad.
The turnaround in fortunes since then has been staggering.
Now United find themselves two points clear and also have a match in hand thanks to that postponed trip to Blackpool earlier this month.
But Ferdinand insists he never lost faith.
"I do believe it," he said.
"When I look around the changing room I see a fantastic bunch of players.
"I never doubt them or what they are capable of.
"If we concentrate and are focused on doing the things we are asked, we are difficult to play against."
