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SIR ALEX FERGUSON has told Paddy Crerand he’ll stay at Man United to win title No.21.

Old Trafford legend Crerand shot down claims Fergie, 71, will call it a day after sealing United’s 20th crown on Monday.

Reds European Cup winner Crerand, 74, said: “The manager has told me he wants to win the league next year. He said, ‘It’s great to win the league but now I want to win it next year’. He also wants the Champions League a third time.

“I think this is great news. Many people thought he’d call it a day but he’s definitely staying another year.

“I can’t see the manager leaving his young team with someone else next year and he will definitely sign some players.

“Fergie wants a midfielder but the problem is Manchester City. They can throw more money at players than anyone else.”

The man from Govan has proved there’s plenty left in the tank after winning his 13th title since heading south.

Crerand said: “He is not hungry - he is starving. He keeps reminding me he is younger than me when, in fact, I am just couple of years older but I look younger than him.

“Fergie’s drive has not gone. The players will tell you that – he has pushed United to the title.

“A lot of the credit for winning the championship and the team’s drive and consistency is down to him.

“These players are never beaten and a lot of that comes from the manager.”

Crerand, however, admits United wouldn’t have won the title if they hadn’t signed Robin van Persie last summer.

The Dutchman clinched the trophy with a hat-trick against Aston Villa on Monday and Crerand said: “The signing of van Persie was a big, big thing. When United bought him I said he would win us the title. That’s how important I thought he would be.

“Van Persie had the chance to go to Manchester City. He was offered a lot more money by City but he wanted to play for United.”

Some claim United have been lucky this season despite building a hefty 16-point lead over City at the top of the EPL.

Crerand disagrees and said: “You have to be a good team to win the Premier League. You can’t be dummies.

“City took the foot off the pedal and paid for it.”