Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the introduction of Carlos Tevez sparked their amazing comeback against Tottenham yesterday.

"In the first half we were playing far too slowly," Sir Alex told MUTV. "But bringing on Carlos Tevez enthused everyone, the fans included. He won the game for us. He turned the game… although obviously everyone played their part.

"Wayne Rooney, as well, has such desire and it doesn't matter where you ask him to play. He has wonderful hunger and drive that can transform a team and a game."

Ferguson admitted Liverpool were back in the title race - at halftime.

"At half-time, Liverpool were right back in it," the boss said. "If we'd lost today it would have blown the title race wide open," he added.