Captain Ryan Giggs led from the front, scoring two penalties, helping lift United onto the top of the Premier League table and also two points clear of Chelsea.
Talismanic striker Rooney, missed the game due to a groin injury, however this did not deter the team from giving the game their all.
United are just two games away from their fourth successive Premier League title. They are on 79 points, with Chelsea on 77.
The final half hour saw the most action with skipper Giggs scoring twice and Nani finally coming into his own, scored a killer goal.
A smiling Ferguson commented:
“I think we played well … the most important thing was we kept our nerve.”
“There were no signs of nerves whatsoever throughout the game, it was great to see that at this vital time of the season. We beat the in-form team of the week today, that says a lot for us.”







