Manchester United clinched a record 19th league championship as Wayne Rooney’s penalty gave them a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers.
Rooney converted nervelessly to equalise on 73 minutes after Paul Robinson had brought down Javier Hernandez.
Brett Emerton had given Rovers a 20th-minute lead at Ewood Park as Steve Kean’s men produced a tireless team performance that gave the new Premier League champions a real fright.
But Rooney sent Robinson the wrong way to propel United past Liverpool as the most successful club in English league history, while securing a 12th title for Sir Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs.
Next weekend’s season finale against Blackpool now offers Ferguson the chance to rest some players ahead of the Champions League final against Barcelona. He can also take satisfaction in the fact he has not only knocked Liverpool off their perch, but also upstaged their neighbours Manchester City’s participation in the FA Cup final.
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