Fergie targets 19th title

16 May 2009 15:35
Sir Alex Ferguson aims to make it 19 league titles next season after Manchester United equalled Liverpool's record. United's 0-0 draw at home to Arsenal on Saturday secured a third consecutive Premier League title and lifted the club on to 18 championship successes - the same number as arch rivals Liverpool. But Ferguson, who took charge at Old Trafford in November 1986, is not happy to settle for simply matching the achievements of the Merseyside club. Instead, the Scot has his sights on next season and continuing the legacy of success he has created during his time at the United helm. When asked whether equalling Liverpool's record was a special moment, Ferguson told Sky Sports: "It'll make it more special when we are in front of them. "Next year we are going for it again." Ferguson's target at the start of his reign was to match Liverpool's record, but it was not something he expected to achieve. He added: "That was the target because they were the greatest side in the land. "But I never thought we could get 11 titles - never in a million years." Ferguson also revealed that retirement still remains a distant proposition despite his advancing years. He said: "I'm not contemplating it. I'll carry on. I'm going to stay as a manager and my health will tell me when to quit."

Source: SKY_Sports