Use accessible player and disable flyout menus 13 May 2012 Last updated at 18:22 GMT 123 Share Facebook Twitter print Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson applauds Man City title win

But the Scot also warned that United would come back stronger when they try to overhaul their rivals next season.

"On behalf of Manchester United I congratulate Manchester City on winning the Premier League," said Ferguson.

"It's not an easy league to win and anyone who wins it deserves it because it is a long haul."
United would have won the title with scores as they were at 90 minutes. They had beaten Sunderland 1-0 and City were trailing QPR 2-1.

Near miss for Man Utd

Manchester United's 89 points is the highest for the runners-up in 20 seasons of the Premier League.

But City scored twice in injury time to finish ahead of United and claim their first title since 1968. 

Ferguson said: "They [City] can go on as much as they like. That's what you would expect, but the history of our club stands us aside.

"We don't need to worry about that. I think we have a rich history, better than anyone, and it will take them a century to get to our level of history.

"But for us it's still a challenge and we're good at challenges. We'll kick on from here.
"The players are very disappointed. There's no other way they should be. They conducted themselves brilliantly [against Sunderland], played really good football and, but for the Sunderland keeper, it could have been six or seven.

"So the performance level was good considering the pressure they were under. They never showed that at all and the temperament was terrific.

"And I'm pleased with their performance this season. With 89 points, it would have been good enough to win most leagues."continue Reading