United still trail the Blues with just one game remaining

Sir Alex Ferguson - Manchester United (Getty Images)

    Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has bemoaned Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard “gifting”Chelsea a goal in the Blues 2-0 victory at Anfield on Sunday.

    A poor back pass from Gerrard gave Chelsea striker Didier Drogba the opportunity to score the first goal in the critical Premier League battle at Anfield.

    The Blues just need to defeat Wigan Athletic at home on Sunday to end United’s run for a record 19th Premier League title, and Ferguson knows that his side’s chances to win the title are very slim.

    "I just saw it after the game. It was a great gift, Ferguson toldThe Sun.

    "There is nothing you can do about it. You just have to get on with it."

    After defeating Sunderland on Sunday, United remain a single point behind Chelsea in the standings, but there is only one game remaining in the season for the Red Devils to overtake the Blues for the title.

    United must defeat Stoke Cityat Old Trafford and hope that Wigan can beat or draw Chelseaat Stamford Bridge next Sunday, and Ferguson knows that it is unlikely, but believes that in football anything is possible.

    "You never know what can happen. Football is a crazy game.

    "Manchester City did us a great turn by beating Chelsea twice and Wigan are another neighbour, but listen; we know we areclutching at straws a little bit."

    "All we can do is win our game against Stoke.

    "Obviously, I would not insult Wigan in any shape or form because they are a really good football team and they will have a go. But the important thing is for us to win our game and enjoy it."