Back four magnificent – Fergie

(14-12-2010) Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the club’s back four following their 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal on Monday. The result, courtesy of a Ji-Sung Park goal, saw the Red Devils displace the Gunners at the top of the EPL standings. "The back four were magnificent," said the Scot after the match at Old Trafford. "Our form is improving and if the defence shows that sort of consistency then we'll do well." United could have made the victory less nervy had star striker Wayne Rooney not fluffed a penalty after Gunners full-back Gael Clichy was deemed to have illegally handled. Ferguson was bemused by his striker's effort. "It was an unusual penalty, normally Wayne always keeps them down, I've never known him to hit one over," he added. United lead Arsenal by two points at the top of the EPL and have a game in hand.