Eugene YS Han looks at the Heroes and Zeroes of this week and in particular the exploits of record breaking Manchester United.

MANCHESTER UNITED
All Manchester United needed was a point against Arsenal to wrap up their 11th Premier League title and overall their 18th league championship. And they did it without ever switching to fourth gear. In the end, it was another United stroll in a park. What Sir Alex Ferguson said after the victory will go down in the annuals of footballing history. He did not just revel in the victory, the wily Scot announced that Manchester United's record-equaling 18th league title is just the start and they will now aim for their 19th league title to surpass their rivals Liverpool. Ferguson's absolute will to win has helped set Manchester United apart from the others. And for this we salute him.

LIVERPOOL
What Jamie Carragher publicly did to his teammate Alvaro Arbeloa was unbecoming of a professional footballer. But it also showed how losing the title race and their record title wins to their bitterest of rivals affected the Scouser. It would have been easy for the Liverpool players to stop caring and playing. Instead, Liverpool showed their usual character which they have often shown in the league this season to grind out a win. Tough luck for West Brom but Liverpool kept on playing. Credit to Rafael Benitez for instilling a sense of professionalism and concentration to his players to play to the final whistle and to the very end of the season. This season could prove to be a watershed moment for the Reds.

CHELSEA
Chelsea could have rested their best players ahead of the FA Cup final - the only competition they could win this season. But the Blues would not just settle for third place; they want second place. Chelsea also wanted to give Guus Hiddink, their interim manager, a perfect send-off. Once they were languishing in fourth place and in danger of slipping to fifth but Hiddink came in and steadied the ship (with the same playing crew nevertheless). Liverpool may have pushed Manchester United to the limit this season but Chelsea have also played their part in the title race.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION
No team will be missed more than West Bromwich Albion. The Premier League will also miss their fans. Even as the Baggies were staring at defeat against Liverpool and relegation beckoning at the final whistle, the fans stayed on and cheered for their team. In response, the West Brom players still fought tooth and nail for every ball. West Brom and Tony Mowbray have to be commended for staying true to their attacking principles. It is rare to find such clubs nowadays who prioritise flowing football and entertainment over dull defensive football and negative containment. Maybe West Brom have lost touch with this 'result-based industry', but try telling that to their fans.

ZEROES

NEWCASTLE
The victory over Middlesbrough was supposed to be the lifeline they were looking for but Newcastle have once again blew it. The Magpies slipped back into the bottom three after their home defeat to Fulham and Hull's draw at Bolton. Temporary boss Alan Shearer had targeted home victories in their bid to beat the drop but even he is at a loss to explain this loss to a competent Fulham side. Their Premier League fate is now out of their hands and even so they face a tough game at Aston Villa at the end of the season.

MIDDLESBROUGH
Any minuscule hopes that Middlesbrough have of avoiding relegation has been dashed by the injury to star player Stewart Downing. At least Tuncay Sanli's goal against Aston Villa may win the goal of the season award.

TREVOR MASSEY
Assistant referee Trevor Massey was the wrong man at the wrong time after he was knocked out cold by Jermaine Defoe on the stroke of half-time. Defoe had been tackled by a City player and while he was on the ground he instinctively flicked out a foot and he struck Massey. It did not appear deliberate but Massey still required treatment and was replaced by Stuart Attwell at the interval. Poor guy.

SUNDERLAND
Sunderland have dug themselves a huge hole. Their recent poor form has dragged them back into the relegation dog-fight and they will need victory on the last day of the season to ensure Premier League safety. Simple right? But their opponents are none other than Chelsea who have shown in their hard-fought win over Blackburn that they will not hold back in the league. What's worse for Sunderland is that chief striker Kenwyne Jones has hinted that he will leave the club if they are relegated. Talk about giving encouragement in times of need.

ANTON FERDINAND
It is hard to believe that Anton Ferdinand is Rio's brother. We can.