WE KNOW IT'S OVER

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Ed

Neville:

"We have no excuses. We've just not performed to a consistent enough level. We've got to do better. I'm sick of being asked when are United going to win the championship again.

"We could end this season with 90 points and still be nowhere near winning the championship, which is incredible really.

"There is no doubt we have improved this season, and I cannot really believe we are not involved in the title race.

"But the younger players in particular will be better for the experience, especially when you consider how many injuries we have had to deal with.

"The midfield has been decimated, but we have still managed to come through - which has to be good news for the club."


van der Sar:

"It's three years since this club won the title so it's obvious to everyone here that we have to be fighting to win the championship.

"We are a lot of points behind Chelsea. Even if we win our game in hand, the gap will still be nine. Over the season that's not good enough.

"And if Chelsea are not slipping up we'll just have to try to stay unbeaten until the end of the season.

"Next season we certainly have to put up more of a challenge than we have this season."