Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted at winning his 10th league title and the club's 17th, after the 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic.

"I said before the game that I am not bothered about records. This is what it is about, championships and trophies," he said.

"If we'd lost the title it would have been a great knock but we are bouncing into the Champions League final.

"I am at a great club which makes it easier for me than the rest."

United carved out their Premier League victory with a hard-fought victory against Steve Bruce's side, the goals coming from Cristiano Ronaldo via the penalty spot and Ryan Giggs on his club record equalling 758th appearance for United.

But Ferguson admitted that Wigan had given United a difficult test.

"It was a tough one all right. For most of the game we played well but there were some nervous moments," he said.

"I was pleased with that second goal. It makes it 10 (title medals) today for Ryan Giggs which is fantastic."

Having secured the club's 17th title, Ferguson said that Liverpool's record of 18 was now within sights.

"I think it will come - this side is young. There is plenty left in them," he said.

Giggs, meanwhile, said: "I think we have deserved to win the title this season. Trophies mean a lot to me.

"It was always going to a be a bit nervous for us until we got the second goal.

"I'm obviously very proud to equal the record of someone like Sir Bobby Charlton, who has been watching me develop at the club since I was 14 years old.

"It means a lot as he is probably the best player in the history of the club.

The Welshman is now looking forward not just to the Premier League celebrations but also to a date in Moscow for the Champions league final against Chelsea on 21 May.

"We have a really solid base here, starting with the likes of Edwin (van Der Sar) and Rio (Ferdinand) at the back, plus players who can damage teams and score goals.

"Next week we'll be ready for Moscow. We need to make the most of the occasion as they don't come around very often and hopefully we'll win the Champions League."

Wigan manager Steve Bruce, a former team-mate of Giggs, said the Welshman's goal had provided a fitting ending to United's Premier League campaign.

"I was fortunate to play on his debut, when he scored," Bruce said. "He has equalled the record and he is just a great, great player. He epitomises what Manchester United are about."