Alex's ref ride for Manc derby

ALEX FERGUSON will come face to face with Mike Dean again on Monday after he was named as referee for the Manchester derby.

United boss Fergie launched a furious tirade at the Wirral official during the half-time interval of his side’s thrilling 4-3 Boxing Day win over Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Fergie was incensed at Dean’s decision to allow Toon’s second goal to stand — with opposing boss Alan Pardew later saying the Scot should have been sent off.
Yet the FA eventually decided not to take any action against Ferguson.
A win over City would put United 18 POINTS clear and leave them needing four points from seven games to secure a 20th title.
And United’s Patrice Evra cannot wait to get over the double disappointment of Champions League and FA Cup KOs at the hands of Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Evra said: “It hurt a lot when we lost to Real and defeat to Chelsea was another sad day. Now we focus on the league. It’s nearly done.”
United striker Wayne Rooney (groin) is winning his battle to be fit for the City clash.