"The important thing was that we had the opportunity and the incentive to go three points clear of Arsenal, our nearest pursuers," Fergie said after the game.
"At times we were a bit relaxed in the second half, but when we speeded up the game and played with great penetration at times, we could have scored a few more goals.
"It's nip and tuck now and I think it's going to go to the wire. Chelsea will be key, because they have got us and Arsenal at home.
"It's a lead, it's not a significant lead, but it's a lead nonetheless.
"With eight games to go the team who plays with the most consistency now will win it."