Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits their unbeaten run was beginning to weigh on his players.
The chance of going through the season undefeated ended at Wolves last week.
"This unbeaten run was always hanging over us," conceded Ferguson. "The focus has changed from that to winning the league again. That is the name of the game.
"In normal circumstances, and it has proved itself again, you do lose games in the Premier League.
"In the run-in to the end of the season, teams will drop points. It is a fact.
"Whoever gets the most consistent form will win the league."
