Sir Alex Ferguson says United's title chances are now marvellous, thanks to a five-point lead, a huge goal difference and his squad's attacking spirit.The boss, barely audible above the delirious Reds fans at Goodison Park, told MUTV: "It's been an incredible turn of events. We were two-nothing down, Chelsea were in front - and then we've turned it round to a four-two victory. What a fantastic result for us."The momentum is obviously back with us after Chelsea's draw. With three games left, our five-point lead and superior goal difference gives us an absolutely marvellous chance. “But the most important thing is the players are having a go. And if you’re having a go, with the finishers we've got in our side, we’re likely to score. That is a smashing attitude to have in the latter part of the season."Although he was delighted with Saturday's events at Goodison Park and Stamford Bridge, Sir Alex won't celebrate for too long, not when there are three difficult games still to play."We're away to Manchester City next Saturday for a lunch-time kick-off after playing in Milan on Wednesday. We know what that can do to our players, it’s very difficult. And then we’ve got Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. "So we can't count our chickens at this moment in time because football's football but I do think the marvellous attitude of our players and the spirit in the camp is going to help us.
"These players want to win games. They want to score all the time. When I see that enthusiasm, camaraderie and team spirit in the dressing room, I can go home to my bed knowing I've got some really honest players."Fourteen honest players were deployed by Sir Alex at Goodison Park, with all three
substitutes making an impact. But at least one of them, Cristiano Ronaldo, might not have appeared had Everton maintained their two-goal cushion."At two-nil down, I wasn't contemplating using Ronaldo because he's carrying an injury," revealed Sir Alex, "but as soon as it went to two-one, I sent him on."Ronaldo made a difference because the focus (from Everton) went on to him and it released Rooney, Giggs and Scholes. They were putting three men around Ronaldo all the time, so he did a great job for us in that way."Bringing Kieran Richardson on made a big difference to us also. Young Evra was sadly struggling with his injury a bit, so Kieran came on and gave us great energy on the left side of the pitch and they couldn't really handle that actually."The third and final sub Chris Eagles also contributed to United's comeback, capping it with their fourth goal on his Premiership debut."He was cool, he took his time and placed it beautifully. It was a great finish."Sir Alex reserved a note of thanks for his friend Sam Allardyce, the Bolton boss who guided an injury-hit side to an important 2-2 draw with Chelsea in West London.
"Oh, he’ll be getting a hug and a kiss (from me). Maybe two kisses!"
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