Ed is Fergie’s top dog

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is still far and away the best goalkeeper in the EPL – even at the ripe old age of 38. The canny Scot has come under fire for not persisting with talented young ‘keeper Ben Foster, who started the season in goal for United when Van der Sar was out injured. "Ben was always going to lose his place when Edwin came back. You don't dismiss the quality and experience of Van der Sar. You couldn't even say he is declining - he is at his peak. He is phenomenal. He really is top dog," commented Fergie. Foster’s inactivity has seen him fall out of favour with England coach Fabio Capello and ruined his chances of going to the World Cup.