Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been named as the Barclays Manager of the Year.

The 71-year-old, who will retire at the weekend, has guided Manchester United to their 13th Premier League title.

The Old Trafford outfit have recorded 88 points from their 37 league games, with 28 victories being earned during that period.

United have lost five games this season, but they still lead second-placed side Manchester City by 10 points.

It is the 11th time that the Scot has been awarded the accolade.