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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson offered no excuses after his side lost the Premier League title in dramatic fashion to bitter local rivals Manchester City.
The crown looked to be in United’s grasp as they led 1-0 at Sunderland while their neigbours were 2-1 down at home to QPR going into stoppage time.
However, the Blues miraculously produced two goals to take the trophy to the Etihad Stadium.
Ferguson told Sky Sports: "We knew five minutes' extra time was being played at City. Our game had three minutes stoppage time.
"You don't know what can happen in the extra two minutes, but they got that break and won the game.
"It is a cruel way to have the title ripped away, but I've had a lot of ups and downs in my 25 years here.
"Today, we nearly did it and I would like to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to our neighbours."
In the end, the derby rivals finished level on 89 points, with City triumphing on goal difference.
Ferguson added: "At the start of the season, if I remember correctly, I said 82 points would probably win the league this season and we are seven points ahead of that.
"But look, it doesn't matter, we've lost the league."
