THERE are a few matches which will follow Sir Alex Ferguson into retirement when he finally brings his glorious career to an end.
This won't be one of them. The Manchester United manager took charge of his 986th match with the club against Tottenham Hotspur yesterday, an afternoon which was not replete with memorable incidents.
The three points will have to do, then. Ashley Young's goal midway through the second half was a rare moment of true quality for either side, but it could prove pivotal if United are to overhaul Manchester City and retain their Barclays Premier League title.
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