Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says there won't be panic after defeat to Wigan Athletic.

Having overhauled City's five-point lead in little over a month, Ferguson said he was "delighted" with United's position, despite the setback at Wigan.

"From the position we were in a few months ago to where we are today, we have to be delighted," said Ferguson.

"With us losing on Wednesday, obviously Sunday become important for us.

"Hopefully we'll get back on track. But we have to put Wednesday's defeat into perspective.

"I've always said you drop points in the latter part of the season. We've done it every year.

"There's been the odd year, like the Treble season, when we went from December without losing, but it happens.

"A couple of years ago we lost 4-1 at home to Liverpool and ended up winning the league by nine points. So you do drop points in the run-in. City and us have both experienced that."