LONDON: Ruud van Nistelrooy's 26th goal of the season was enough to sink Birmingham and prompt Manchester United's racing-loving boss Alex Ferguson to predict a photo finish in this season's title tussle.
Van Nistelrooy pounced 11 minutes after the break to clinch the three points but it was another rock-solid defensive display that laid the foundations for United's sixth straight Premiership victory.
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