Fergie hails mature display

United boss thrilled with win against Liverpool

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 23rd March 2008

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Sir Alex Ferguson paid tribute to the performance of his Manchester United side following the 3-0 victory over Liverpool.

Wes Brown headed United in front on 34 minutes and Liverpool's task was made more difficult when Javier Mascherano was shown a second yellow card just before half-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani added further goals in the second half to take United, temporarily at least, six points clear at the top of the table.

Ferguson was delighted with United's display and felt it demonstrated how his side had improved in recent months.

"It was a really good performance - a performance of maturity," the United boss told Sky Sports.

"We've seen a team mature over the last six months and today they hit their high peak.

"We've beaten a strong Liverpool side playing good football."

Badgering

Ferguson had no complaints with Mascherano's dismissal for dissent, after the controversial incident involving Chelsea defender Ashley Cole raised awareness of the issue in midweek.

Ferguson said: "He has been booked and kept badgering the referee. We've talked about dissent and I think that was dissent."

The Scot still believes the title race is wide open, adding: "It's going to go right to the end, with Chelsea and Arsenal going really well."