Sir Alex Ferguson denied that he felt Manchester United had knocked Liverpool "off their perch" after the Red Devils won their 19th league title.
They lifted the Premier League a decade ago on Sunday, drawing with Blackburn Rovers to ensure they finished ahead of Arsenal. The point at Ewood Park and the title that came with it also saw them pass Liverpool's tally of 18 first division titles.
That made them the most successful team in English domestic football, with no club yet to pass them. That is despite the Red Devils' last title win coming a decade ago, with Ferguson's legacy as one of Britain's best managers assured.