Paul Hart confirmed what many of us have thought for much of the season – Manchester United are the champions-elect.
"I can't see anything to stop them becoming champions," said the Pompey chief after United regained top spot with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford.
With
Liverpool drawing with
Arsenal on Tuesday, and
Chelsea doing likewise at home to Everton last night, the reigning champions are three points clear with a game in hand.
"They are an extremely good side and the result at Anfield on Tuesday was a major boost for them."
Despite the welcome three points, Sir Alex Ferguson was not entirely happy, not least with the news that Gary Neville and John O’Shea could be out for the rest of the season.
However, he did say: “In the first half we produced some of our best football all season.” But he then added: “We missed a lot of chances. It gave them encouragement and when they created a couple of chances in the second-half I thought 'we are going to throw this away'.
"It is so embarrassing to be talking about throwing a game away when you should be maybe six goals up."
Paul Scholes made his 600th appearance for United, and Pompey boss Hart paid tribute to the Old Trafford legend.
"It is not difficult for me to appreciate Paul Scholes," said Hart. "I use him as an example to all the kids I work with at Portsmouth and have done for many years.
"Whatever anyone says about Paul Scholes, I have said it as well. He is a shining example of someone who doesn't take liberties with the ball. He controls everything stone dead. It all looks perfect."
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