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Sir Alex Ferguson determined to pip Manchester City to title

Ferguson 'desperate' to overcome Man City
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Sir Alex Ferguson says that he always wants to defeat Manchester City, regardless of the competition.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he has more desire to win the Premier League title because he wants to get one over on the club's local rivals.

The Red Devils, who have claimed 12 titles under the Scotsman, are currently on level points with their Manchester rivals with a game in hand.

"We said early in the season that the borders have been changed a bit," said Ferguson. "If you look at our main competitors they have always been Liverpool, but now it's City.

"So either way, if it was Liverpool or City, you would desperately want to beat them, whether it is at tiddlywinks, ludo or anything. And this is the same case. It's more important because it is your [same] city rivals."

The reigning English champions can go three points clear at the top of the table with a victory over Fulham at Old Trafford this evening.

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