United clinch record 19th league title

A penalty from Wayne Rooney was all that United needed to win a record-breaking 19^th  Premier League title.

Manchester United were a goal down against Blackburn Rovers, but Wayne Rooney converted a penalty to give United the point they needed to wrap up the title.

Manchester United have overtaken Liverpool who have 18 league titles.

Sir Alex Ferguson was full of joy after winning the title.

"It was a fantastic performance by the lads and the supporters and for everybody connected with the club it's a great day today,'' he said.

"It wasn't an easy game, we went 1-0 down having given them a bad goal but we kept on and we don't give in.

"It looked like it was not going to be our day, we've always had it difficult here. It is a local derby and they are fighting for their lives, looking for that point, but we kept going and that's a good quality.'' concluded Ferguson.

Manchester United will celebrate the record-breaking victory on May 30, which will see the players go on an open-top bus around the city.