Ferguson: "Man City" defeat pleasantly surprised © EuroFootball.com

Strategist Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced that his players will manage to withstand the pressure in the fight for the title of English champions.

Over the weekend, the "Red Devils" for the first time in five months surpassed "Man City" and with 10 matches left lead the same city club by one point.

"We will not get nervous, as we have experience," Ferguson said to the BBC. "I hope this day will be very important. I am happy that not long ago we were seven points behind, and now we are in the lead. We managed to change the situation for the better, so I have to praise the players. They showed determination and the ability to regain strength."

The Scot admitted that the stumble of "Man City" against "Swansea" was unexpected: "We did not expect such a result, but at this stage of the season points will be lost, so the most important thing is to waste less than our competitors."