Sir Alex Ferguson has dismissed Roberto Mancini's claim Manchester United are "lucky" to have a 12-point lead in the Premier League.
The City manager's argument is that United, whilst deserving of their top-of-the-table status, were not so superior to his own side they were worthy of such an imposing advantage that surely will be impossible to claw back.
It was an observation Ferguson countered immediately.
"We're dead lucky," said the Scot, with more than a hint of sarcasm. "We have only been doing it for 25 years. It is a terrible habit.
"Maybe he (Mancini) is lucky they are only 12 points behind."
It was Ferguson in one of his jocular moods, although it did not lead to words of sympathy for old adversary Rafael Benitez over his plight at Chelsea, which the Scot preferred to stay out of.
"I am not getting into that," he said.
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