UNITED THE ‘BEST IN THE WORLD'

“We have a turnover of four per cent of Manchester United's and to even be at this place is a credit to our players. Beating United at Old Trafford was never going to keep us in the Premier League, winning our home games is the only way to do that.

“This team [United] can be one of the best in the world because they have world-class players and I think they will go on and do it this year. And he [Ferguson] is a winner. And a bad loser.”

Ferguson:

“We created and missed a lot of opportunities but I have to be satisfied whenever we win by four goals. Watford set their stall out to defend but it was comfortable for us in the end.

“We thought it might open up a bit after the first goal, but it wasn't until the second half, when they were a bit more positive, that it did. We made and missed a lot of chances, but you have to be satisfied with 4-0. Watford have had a hard season and there was no need for more than that.

“It's another game chalked off. There are only 13 left now and we've improved our goal difference by another goal from Chelsea. That has to be sufficient to make it a good night.

“We have got the bit between our teeth again.”