Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after their English Premier League soccer match in Blackburn, northern England May 14, 2011. Manchester United were crowned champions of England for a record 19th time on Saturday when they drew 1-1 at Blackburn Rovers to secure the point they needed to win the Premier League title. LONDON, May 14 -- Manchester United won a record 19th English league title after being drawn 1-1 by Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
Brett Emerton opened for Blackburn at the 20th minute and Wayne Rooney made it even to secure the point Manchester United needed.
Alex Ferguson's side are now seven points ahead of Chelsea, who have just two games remaining.
The victory gives United their 19th English league title, one more than the record they had shared with Liverpool. It is also the 12th league title for Ferguson.