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Sparky tips United for titleMark Hughes is backing Manchester United over Chelsea in a battle of his former clubs for the Premiership title. Hughes returns to Old Trafford on Saturday aiming to further his side's prospects of a top-six finish, claiming with it a place in next season's UEFA Cup.
A repeat of last term's 2-1 win at United would certainly offer Chelsea hope of catching Sir Alex Ferguson's leaders, with the top two currently separated by six points.
But, even if Rovers were to cause an upset, Hughes reckons United will still have too much for Chelsea over the closing eight games of the campaign.
"I think United will win," said Hughes, who made 345 appearances for the club in two spells before playing 95 games for Chelsea.
"Chelsea will run them very close, but I sense United have a real desire and a hunger to win the league this season, and that will take them over the line.
"They've been in this position before, a number of players know what it takes at this stage of the season to win titles and that is what will help them."
In particular, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes - names who Hughes remarkably played alongside in his final days at the club in the mid-1990s.
"It's fantastic because, more often than not in days gone by, once you got to 30, you were history," added Hughes.
"But they're special players, and credit to them as professionals that they are still playing.
"When you are at a club of the stature of Manchester United, it's in your own interests do everything in your power that you stay there for as long as you can.
"These days, with the amount of information out there in terms of preparation, nutrition and looking after yourself, everything these guys need, and need to know, is at their disposal.
"That is why they are playing at such a high standard for longer."
Hughes is unsurprised such an illustrious trio are still at United and continuing to perform superbly under Ferguson.
"When there is an emotional bond with a club, and even though deep down you think you should leave, it is very difficult to make that decision," assessed Hughes.
"More often than not, it is made for you by Sir Alex, so you don't have to face it yourself.
"Some players have been brave enough to understand that maybe it was time to move on - and I think I was one of them.
"I recognised that, if I had stayed any longer, I wouldn't have played as often as I would have hoped, so sometimes you have to bite the bullet and leave.
"But players like Gary, Ryan and Scholesy are very much part of the bigger picture at United, and will be for a number of seasons, I'm sure."
Ferguson has also made it clear he intends to remain at the United helm for a few more years yet, denying potential successors such as Hughes the chance to fill his sizeable shoes.
The Scot, though, has intimated Hughes would be the ideal man to step in at Old Trafford come the day he finally retires.
Flattered by such a compliment, Hughes added: "It's always reassuring when somebody of the stature of Sir Alex acknowledges you are doing a decent job, and I think I am.
"Sir Alex is very supportive of his ex-players trying their hand at management, and trying to make their way in a very difficult field of work.
"He will always be there for you as support if you need it, which is very reassuring when you are starting out.
"But, at the end of the day, you just have to do the best job you can, and if you do that then maybe opportunities at a higher level are presented.
"But that 's in the future, and I have to say I am very excited by the squad I have at Blackburn at the moment.
"I feel next season we could have an exceptional season if we have a better run in terms of injuries."
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